Educational Experiences
St. Joseph Museums, Inc.
Intro to Osteology
Intro to Osteology is a hands-on learning experience from Osteologist, Tori Zieger. This interactive program will teach you how to identify different types of bones, how to determine identifying features like age, sex, stature, etc., as well as identifying current and previous injuries, injury timeframes and much more. This learning experience is recommended for Middle School and older and can be utilized for groups of 10 - 20. For larger groups this program can be modified to a presentation rather than a hands on workshop.
Group rate is $10 per person and includes full tour of the Archeology & Native American Galleries. Onsite is available for $10 per person inside St. Joseph and Buchanan County, contact for rates outside these areas.
SJSD rates may vary with partnership, contact Kami Jones - kami@stjosephmuseum.org before booking your program.
Archeology and Native American Galleries
Beading Workshop
Learn about Native American beading techniques, regional identification, and the importance of Native American heritage and culture, while you look at pieces not currently on display! Each participant will learn to loom bead and bead their own bracelet or keychain to take home.
Native North America
Teaches about the culture, heritage and lives of tribes in North America with a focus on culture, resources and everyday lives.
Native American Artifact and Object Based Learning
This program gives students the opportunity to handle real Native American objects as they build their inference and critical thinking skills.
World Archaeology and Ethnography
Students will have the opportunity to learn about world cultures through primary sources and artifacts with this customizable program.
Rocks and Minerals
In this program, examples of rocks and minerals are provided for students to handle and interact with, including Missouri’s state mineral. All programs are available in conjunction with a guided tour of the Native American Galleries or can be presented on-site at your location.
Beading workshop includes a full tour of the Native American galleries. Group rate is $13 per person and includes take home craft. Onsite is available for $11 per person inside St. Joseph and Buchanan County, contact for rates outside these areas. All other programs are $10 per person onsite, or $5 per person Zoom. SJSD rates may vary with partnership, contact Kami Jones - kami@stjosephmuseum.org before booking your program.
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Glore Psychiatric Museum
The Emotional Toolbox
An in-depth look at stress and burnout, how it changes the brain, the body and your life. All participants make a flower sachet to start their emotional toolbox. This program is available in conjunction with a guided tour of the Glore Psychiatric Museum or can be presented onsite at your location.
The Scavenger Hunt
A fun and interactive way to explore the museum for your students! This hunt takes you to all 4 floors of the museum and can be added to your group tour at no additional cost.
Group rate for Emotional Toolbox is $12 per person, includes a full tour of the Glore and take home craft. Onsite presentations are $10 per person inside St. Joseph and Buchanan county. Call for pricing outside these areas.
Scavenger hunt is available onsite only. $13 per person includes full tour and goodie bag of gift shop items. SJSD rates may vary with partnership, contact Kami Jones - kami@stjosephmuseum.org before booking your program.
Black Archives of St. Joseph
Choices of a Missouri Slave
An in-depth exploration of the choices made by slaves during the time of the Civil War in Missouri and Kansas. Explore some of the choices and consequences of trying to escape slavery in the US.
Kenneth Clark Doll Study
Take an in-depth look at the Doll Study performed by Kenneth and Mammie Clark in the 1950's that was used in the Brown VS Topeka Board of Education and how it is relevant today.
Jeffery Deroine - From Slave to World Traveler
Learn the unique and amazing history of Joseph Robidoux's personal slave Jeffery Deroine, how he earned his freedom and became a legend.
Group rate for all Black Archives programs are $10 per person and include a full tour of the Black Archives Museum. Programs onsite are $8 per person inside of St. Joseph and Buchanan County. Call for pricing outside of these areas. Zoom presentation is available for $5 per person. FREE Civil Rights programming is available in February, call 816-232-8471 for more details.
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
The Amazing EJ Eckel
In the history of St. Joseph, no one has had a greater impact on the city's appearance and atmosphere than the architect E.J. Eckel. A chance deviation in the train schedule brought Eckel to the city, and a single evening stroll through the developing urban landscape was enough to convince him of the potential for a successful career there. Throughout his extensive career spanning many decades in St. Joseph, Eckel designed a wide array of structures, ranging from impressive public buildings to humble commercial establishments. While many of his creations have been lost to time and demolition, a considerable number of them still proudly stand today.
Group rate is $10 and includes a tour of the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion.
Doll Museum
Japanese Friendship Doll Miss Hyogo
You will learn the importance of Japanese Friendship dolls at the end of WWI as well as their cultural meanings today. Youwill also explore the cultural significance of dolls with examples from the Saroff Doll Collection. Each participant will also learn to make an origami (Japanese art of paper folding) crane. This experience is available at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion or on-site at your location.
Group rate is $10 and includes a tour of the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion. Onsite programming not yet available for Doll Museum. Includes take home craft.