Jefferson City Attractions
As Missouri's capital city, Jefferson City saw the first building to signify this built in 1826. Several structures later, the present building was built in 1918. The Governor's Residence was built on the site of the original Capitol in 1871.
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site preserves three buildings that were the center of Jefferson City's river trade. They are the 1839 Lohman Building, the 1854 Christopher Maus House and the 1855 Union Hotel.
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site preserves three buildings that were the center of Jefferson City's river trade. They are the 1839 Lohman Building, the 1854 Christopher Maus House and the 1855 Union Hotel.
Missouri Veterinary Museum
The Missouri Veterinary Museum houses veterinary artifacts and instruments, many over 100 years old. Instruments and equipment used in small and large animal surgery, old diaries and sample drug cases are also part of the display.
Missouri Veterinary Museum
2500 Country Club Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109-1190
United States
2500 Country Club Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109-1190
United States
Phone 1 (573) 636-8737
Fax 1 (573) 659-7175
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Exhibits in the Runge Conservation Nature Center present Missouri habitats and indoor wildlife viewing area. Hiking trails, outdoor demonstrations of wildlife habitat and naturalist guided programs are also offered.
Runge Conservation Nature Center
2901 West Truman Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109-4999
United States
2901 West Truman Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109-4999
United States
Phone 1 (573) 526-5544
Fax 1 (573) 526-4496
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
State Capitol
The dome of the State Capitol in Jefferson City is topped by a bronze statue of Ceres, goddess of vegetation. The structure features eight 48-foot columns on the south portico and six 40-foot columns on the north side; its 30-foot-wide grant stairway and its bronze front doors are also of architectural note.
