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Springfield, MO Attractions

Springfield was founded in 1829 by John Campbell who carved his initials in an ash tree near four springs. Many historic houses and buildings can be seen along Walnut Street and in the mid-town district.
Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks
Military history exhibits at the Air & Military Museum of Ozarks includes aircraft frames, military vehicles, airplane and ship models, and equipment.
Address
Air & Military Museum of Ozarks
2305 East Kearney Street
Springfield, MO 65803-4617
United States
Phone 1 (417) 864-7997
Fax 1 (417) 882-0188
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Bass Pro Shops houses a 140,000 gallon game fish aquarium, four-story waterfall, fishing and hunting museum and a wildlife art gallery.
Dickerson Park Zoo
The Dickerson Park Zoo is home to more than 340 animals representing 120 species. It has been recognized for its successful Asian elephant, cheetah and maned wolf breeding programs.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 8.00
Child 12 & under$ 5.00
Senior over 60$ 5.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Discovery Center
Springfield is home to the Discovery Center with interactive displays including a child-size town where children can write for a newspaper, anchor a newscast, withdraw play money, or shop at the market.
Address
Discovery Center
438 East Saint Louis Street
Springfield, MO 65806-2312
United States
Phone 1 (417) 862-9910
Fax 1 (417) 862-6898
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0018:0018:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 9.00
Senior over 60$ 8.00
Child 15 & under$ 7.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Fantastic Caverns
Fantastic Caverns was discovered by a farmer in 1862 and explored by twelve women in 1867, who answered a newspaper ad seeking explorers. In the 1920s it was outfitted with a dance floor. In the 1960s and 70s it was a country music theater. Visitors tour the caves in jeep-drawn trams.
Hours
January 1 to February 26
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
February 27 to March 12
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
March 13 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
May 1 to August 15
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
August 16 to September 6
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
September 7 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
November 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 22.50
Group discounts$ 16.50
Child 12 & under$ 14.50
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Group rates are extended to groups of 20 or more.
Gray (Campbell Farmstead)
The Gray/Campbell Farmstead, the oldest house in Springfield, is an example of a pioneer farmstead. The log kitchen, two-crib barn, log granary, family cemetery are furnished with Civil War artifacts.
Address
Gray/Campbell Farmstead
2400 South Scenic Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807-3220
United States
Phone 1 (417) 862-6293
Fax 1 (417) 865-9176
History Museum for Springfield
The History Museum for Springfield is housed in the historic City Hall, built in 1894. The permanent collections include regional books, documents and over 20,000 photographs.
Address
History Museum for Springfield - Greene County
830 North Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802-3832
United States
Phone 1 (417) 864-1976
Fax 1 (417) 864-2019
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:3010:3010:3010:3010:30Closed
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Tips
Donations accepted.
Japanese Stroll Garden
A centerpiece of the Japanese Stroll Garden is the Moon Bridge which spans Reflective Lake, home to colorful koi fish. The tea house and moon bridge are unique to a Japanese garden.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:00ClosedClosed11:0011:0011:0011:00
Close19:30 19:3019:3019:3019:30
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Child 12 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Sports memorabilia at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame represents Missouri teams and players along with a broadcast booth and pitching cage.
Address
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
3861 East Stan Musial Drive
Springfield, MO 65809-4644
United States
Phone 1 (417) 889-3100
Fax 1 (417) 889-2761
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Family$ 14.00
Adult$ 5.00
Senior$ 4.00
Child 15 & under$ 3.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Springfield Art Museum
Springfield Art Museum has permanent collections that include 19th, 20th, and 21st century American paintings, watercolor, sculpture and prints.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0020:0017:0017:0017:00
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Springfield Conservation Nature Center is home to natural history exhibits, hunting and fishing as well as wildlife that can be found among the 80 acres of forests, fields and creeks.
Springfield Little Theatre & Landers Theatre
The Springfield Little Theatre and Landers Theatre has been preserved and restored to its Renaissance/Napoleon architectural style. It now offers civic theatre, ballet and regional opera companies.
Address
Springfield Little Theatre and Landers Theatre
311 East Walnut Street
Springfield, MO 65806
United States
Phone 1 (417) 869-1334
Fax 1 417869404
Springfield National Cemetery
Graves of Union and Confederate soldiers as well as veterans from all wars are found here.
Address
Springfield National Cemetery
1702 East Seminole Street
Springfield, MO 65804
United States
Phone 1 (417) 881-9499
Fax 1 (417) 881-7862
Wild Animal Safari (formerly Exotic Animal Paradise)
Three thousand wild and exotic animals as well as rare birds from around the world are found throughout Wild Animal Safari. Visitors can take a bus tour or drive-through to see camels, wildebeest, hyenas, tigers and so much more.
Address
Wild Animal Safari
124 Jungle Drive
Strafford, MO 65757-8100
United States
Phone 1 (417) 859-5300
Fax 1 (417) 859-5310
Cost
Adult$ 15.95
Child 12 & under$ 11.95
Senior over 65$ 11.95
Child 3 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
5,400 Union troops and 12,000 Confederates fought on the site of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield on August 10, 1861. The Confederates were victorious but this battle led to more fighting in Missouri.

The Wilson's Creek Civil War Museum houses artifacts including the sword belt and sash of Arkansas General Patrick Cleburne.
Address
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
6424 West Farm Road 182
Republic, MO 65738-9514
United States
Phone 1 (417) 732-2662
Fax 1 (417) 732-1167
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Vehicle plus all occupants$ 10.00
Adult$ 5.00
Child 16 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Wonders of Wildlife
Wonders of Wildlife highlights the fishing and hunting heritage of the nation as well as emphasizing conservation of natural resources. Exhibits include 160 species of live animals and aquariums.
Address
Wonders of Wildlife
500 West Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO 65807
United States
Phone 1 (417) 890-9453
Fax 1 (417) 890-9278
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