Missouri's Largest
Small-Town
History Museum
Six historic buildings.
Fifty exhibits.
Thousands of artifacts.
One unforgettable stop in Clinton, Missouri.
Missouri's Largest Small-Town History Museum
You're probably just passing through.
But what if Clinton, Missouri, turned out to be the most surprising stop on your entire trip? Step inside an authentic early 1900s village, explore a one-room schoolhouse where kids can still ring the bell, and walk through a dogtrot log cabin built before the Civil War — all just off your route and waiting to be discovered.
What's Waiting for You
Stroll down a brick-lined main street complete with a drug store, apothecary, provisions store, barber shop, bank, and law office — all authentically furnished and ready to explore. A 1907 International Harvester AutoWagon stands ready to make its daily deliveries, just as it did over a century ago.
Step Into A 1900s Indoor Village
Ring the bell, sit at the desks, and experience exactly how students learned in the 1880s. Our fully functional one-room schoolhouse is a guaranteed smile — for kids and adults alike.
Be a Kid Again
Built in the 1850s, this beautifully preserved dogtrot-style log cabin shows you how Missouri families lived, worked, and survived on the frontier. Every room tells a story.
Life Before the Civil War
Fifty Exhibits. Thousands of Stories.
Our Anheuser-Busch and WW&H Exchange buildings house over 50 exhibits covering music, military service, home life, farm life, and much more. There's something to surprise every visitor.
The Jerubial Gideon Dorman House is the oldest two-story brick home in Henry County, built in the 1850s. Available as a separate guided tour — a rare glimpse into Victorian-era life in Missouri.
Henry County's Oldest Home
Tours
Our cheerful docents will guide you through any or all of our historic properties. It’s your choice.
Tours average between one and two hours, depending on the historic properties and exhibits you want to see.
It is best to contact us in advance to book a tour for large groups.
Hours
January - March
Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
April - December
Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum Admission
Adair Museum Welcome Center, Anheuser-Busch Building, WW&H Exchange Building, Dogtrot Log House, and One-Room Schoolhouse.
Adults: $10
Seniors 65+: $8
Veterans: $8
Students: $5
Children 10 & Under: Free
Dorman House Tour(sold separately, not included in museum admission)
All Adults: $5
Children 10 & Under: Free
Directions, Location, & Parking
Conveniently located just off your route:
1 hour from Kansas City
1 hour from Overland Park
90 minutes from Springfield
2 hours from Columbia
The Henry County Museum Welcome Center is located in the Adair Annex at 211 W Franklin Street, Clinton, Missouri.
The museum is easily accessible via MO-18 and S Washington Street.
Ample free parking at the entrance and in the lot across the street.