This category is home to web sites whose topics have to do with museums, libraries, parks, art galleries, or other attractions within the state of Missouri. Significant events within the state are also appropriate topics for this category.
Recommended Resources
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
The website of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is a great research resource for anybody interested in this mid 20th century American President. Newly opened archival materials include the papers of Arthur Ginsburg, Joseph F. Healey, Sally Cahalan and Robert Raymond. You can also access finding aids for the institution's archives here.
http://www.trumanlibrary.org
Situated in St. Louis, the Botanical Garden was founded in 1859, and lays claim to being the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation within the United States, and a National Historic Landmark. With nearly eighty acres of horticultural display, including a fourteen-acre Japanese strolling garden, historic architecture, and a large collection of rare and endangered flora, the MBG has two other properties outside the city limits: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and Shaw Nature Reserve.
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites
Consists of a map of all of the sites run by the state of Missouri, and a breakdown by region. Each site contains a link to more information about it.
http://www.mostateparks.com/statemap.htm
St. Louis County Parks and Recreation
The official county site presents a multitude of things to do including hikes, and disc gold and provides concert schedule, locations, history and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/
State Parks at Lake of the Ozarks
Ha Ha Tonka and Lake of the Ozarks state parks are profiled in this site which includes photographs, important details and weather forecast for each, as well as locator maps and upcoming events.
http://www.odd.net/ozarks/parks/
