- The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Joseph, Missouri, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Art Museum.
- From Krug Park to Mount Mora Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Joseph and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Atchison and Weston.
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Designed as a classic miniature golf course, the Cool Crest Garden Golf has been opened more than 60 years ago and it has flower gardens, bronze sculptures, waterfalls and other 'hazards', for a relaxing and enjoyable golf game.
0.8 Miles
The Patee House Museum was built in 1858 as a luxury hotel and it is best known as the temporary residence of Jesse James's family after he was gunned down. It functions as a museum dedicated to the transportation system in America, housing an 1860 steam locomotive among other exhibits.
0.8 Miles
Dedicated to the first fast mail line in North America, the Pony Express Museum exhibits maps, archeological artifacts, and a 7 part diorama, among others.
2.1 Miles
Depicting the 130 years history of the mental facility, the Glore Psychiatric Museum features life-size models, interactive displays and plenty of other exhibits. It functioned from 1847 to 1996, and was featured in televised documentaries on several channels, including the History and the Fox channels.
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2818 Frederick Boulevard, St. Joseph, MO 64506
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The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art features a notable collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th century American art. It also serves as a cultural center for Northwest Missouri through the offering of educational programs, performance events, and special exhibitions.
2.1 Miles
Glore Psychiatric Museum exhibits the history of mental health care in the United States and the 130-year history of the state hospital. Items on display include surgical tools, confinement boxes, and various artwork from hospital patients.
0.8 Miles
Included in the National Register of Historic Places, the Jesse James Home Museum is the house where the famous outlaw was shot by Robert Ford. It contains items belonging to him and his family. The north interior wall has a bullet hole in it.
0.1 Miles
Designed in 1879 in the Gothic architectural style, the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion has 43 rooms and features a turret which resembles a castle tower. It displays exhibits from the Civil War period and depicting the life and death of Jesse James, among others.
0.4 Miles
The National Military Heritage Museum has tens of thousands of artifacts, archives and other items inside of its four buildings. Items include 2.5 ton military trucks, a Huey helicopter and a Cobra helicopter.
0.7 Miles
Housed within what is believed to be the oldest apartment house west of the Mississippi, Robidoux Row Museum is a small historical museum. Attractions include a collection of historical memorabilia, exhibits on St. Joseph and Joseph Rebidoux, and special events.