COME LEARN WITH US!
Explore 10 different rooms full of natural history! Each room has hands on activities to help answer questions about nature or perform science experiments.
The Museum is also home to an afterschool program for children in Newburg!
Natural History Museum
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Hands-On Exploration
Different rooms for children and adults to explore. Come learn about the Missouri River life, the Cosmos, crawl through a cave, or spend time discovering who lives in the oceans! There is so much to see and experience!
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Afterschool Program
Weekly learning program for students in the Newburg School District. Students learn from area experts, do crafts, have snacks, and spend time exploring the museum.
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Event Space
A beautiful courtyard available for birthday parties, tea parties, paint nights, 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 Museum of Natural History.
The Museum started in May 2007 with the donation of a two-story building. Many people in Newburg rallied to help us get started. We held bake sales and other fundraisers. Volunteers like the Stevensons, Brinkleys, and the Davis brothers helped insulate, update electricity, and replace windowpanes.
With help from soldiers stationed at Fort Leonard Wood and many other Newburg Residents the walls were painted, plumbing and air conditioning were all modernized.
