Explore 12 rooms of hands-on natural history! Each room has interactive exhibits and activities to explore and learn.
Our Tuesday Afterschool Program is open to all and meets 4-5:30 during the fall and spring.
COME LEARN WITH US!
Natural History Museum
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Hands-On Exploration
12 rooms children and adults of all ages can explore. Learn about Missouri river life, the Cosmos, crawl through Osage Cave, discover what lives in the ocean, learn about rail history in the Frisco Train Room, and more. There is so much to see and experience!
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TuesdayAfterschool Program
Our Tuesday Afterschool Program meets 4-5:30 in the spring and fall. All are welcome to attend! After a healthy snack and a time of free play with toys and activities to stimulate learning and creativity, children participate in a hands-on “STEAM” activity (Science, Technology, Art, Math) taught by area scholars and experts.
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Event Space
A beautiful courtyard with a stage is available for birthday parties, tea parties, paint nights, concerts and other events!
Our Story
Upon arriving in Newburg, Dr. Elizabeth teGroen noticed the lack of educational opportunities available outside of Springfield and St. Louis. She knew that if children had a place to explore, they would gain curiosity and want to learn more about the world around them. With this in mind, Dr. teGroen set out to start the Newburg Children’s Museum of Natural History.
Renovations started in May 2007 with the donated use of a two-story building sharing a courtryard with the historic Houston House. Many people in Newburg rallied to help get started. Bake sales and other fundraisers were held to raise funding. Volunteers like the Stevensons, Brinkleys, and the Davis brothers helped insulate, update electricity, and replace windowpanes.
Volunteer soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood and many Newburg residents repaired and painted the walls and the plumbing and air conditioning were modernized.
