Location: Springfield
Top Things to do in Springfield
Countries
10 Specialty Museums in Springfield That You Shouldn't Miss
Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498. As of 2016, the Census Bureau estimated its population at 167,319. It is one of the two principal cities of the Springfield-Branson Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 541,991 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster, Stone and Taney.
Restaurants in Springfield
1. NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Monica58860 - Dousman, United States
Did not expect this attraction at Bass Pro but sure am glad we did find it. So worth a trip up the stairs and into the exhibit. So much cool stuff to see. Highly recommend
2. The Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
History from all branches of the service and many other items can be viewed. We are all volunteers and will help young people learn and get hands on with some of the equipment. Come and see what we have, it will surprise you.
Reviewed By MAP333QB - Alma, United States
An amazing amount of items on display and operated by some very knowledgable retired military guys. Highly recommend.
3. Bass Pro Archery Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By MsProfessorADK
This free museum, located in the Bass Pro Shops headquarters, includes a wide range of artefacts related to archery, and is well worth the visit!
4. Railroad Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
5. Route 66 Car Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By jomD462XK
We were there for a private event. Mr. Mace gave a great overview on how he started the museum and his collection. Had a wonderful time.
6. Sculpture Walk Springfield
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
A museum without walls with access to all is our vision. Public art has proven itself to play a major role in rejuvenating public spaces and local economies. Sculpture Walk Springfield is an initiative aimed at creating such a museum, by displaying quality sculptures in downtown Springfield on an annually rotating schedule. Each collection will be in place from April to March of the next year.
7. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By j0lleenr - Marionville, United States
Visit just to remember what good customer service use to feel like! Also what amazing sportsmanship was and is in Missouri! Took my Father For Father's Day (the day after Father's Day) and we had a blast...lots of interactive things to do...but so much to learn!!! Every sport from Fishing to Baseball to Golf represented! Nice exhibits and This is one of the best hall of fames I have ever seen. small and intimate...but so much is shown. The art is amazing. The only comment is the Gift Shop needs help. there should be more T Shirts to choose from with the actual museum on them. Something that represented some the major sports people in it would great...and Christmas ornaments...which most people collect. Love this place will go again and take others!
8. Lew's Ozarks Fishing Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By GrayChurch - Key West, United States
Yes, I rated this museum "Excellent" so I don't want to mislead you to think that it's the best museum in the world. That said, it is an EXCELLENT little museum, with videos and lots and lots and LOTS of Lew history and memorabilia. If you're a sportfisher, this little museum and the attached factory outlet are definitively worth a visit. (Shout out to the salesman who gave my husband a free Lew's ball cap and a free visor to me. It's a really nice quality visor and I wore it proudly all summer long!)
