Top Missouri Attractions & Museums

Immerse yourself in an impressive collection of movie and television history. With costumes, props, and famous signatures covering the walls, it’s easy to come to spend an hour exploring the history and the excitement of Hollywood and all of the world-famous entertainment it has provided. You can also add the opportunity to go behind the ropes for a mini-photo shoot in your favorite movie car!

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions St. Louis. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their sense of wonder. Experience gravity-defying installations, life-size kaleidoscopes, and mind-bending holograms that play tricks on your senses. This unique attraction is perfect for families, friends, and couples looking for a memorable outing. We are part of the arts and entertainment district known as City Foundry STL Public Market in bustling Midtown St. Louis.

Welcome to the world's first museum dedicated to barbecue. The Museum of BBQ is 10 interactive exhibits that teach you how barbecue gets its flavor and the difference between the four main American regions: the Carolinas, Memphis, Texas, and Kansas City. Smell the components of spice, walk on sauce, and take a dip in our bean pit. Yeah, we have a bean pit. Get tips from pitmasters, hear a message from Duke the Bush's spokesdog, and get a few fun surprises along the way. On your way out, check our lineup of more than 150 curated sauces and rubs. This is an experience your whole family will love and it will leave you craving barbecue. Welcome to the smoke show.

Visit the World's Largest Toy Museum complex in Branson with admission that provides access to the complex's six individual museums, which are home to a variety of toys, from trains and sports to Barbie and Western toys. After stepping past the giant toy soldiers standing at the front doors, you may experience a touch of nostalgia for your own childhood as you view antique toys and more modern items.

Explore the earth’s prehistoric animal kingdom with a visit to the Branson Dinosaur Museum. Marvel at 45 life-size replicas modeled on real dinosaur bones that include well-known creatures like the towering tyrannosaurus rex to the tiny, four-winged microrapter. Bring the whole family for a self-guided tour and learn about these prehistoric animals at your own pace.

The Discovery Center of Springfield offers a fun-filled day for families, school groups, and curious minds of all ages. With 60,000 square feet of interactive exhibits spread across six floors, visitors can engage with hands-on activities that make science, technology, engineering, and math come to life. Explore unique galleries, from dinosaurs to the human body and beyond, for an educational experience that is both surprising and inspiring. This all-day pass allows you to return as many times as you'd like within the day, ensuring you get the most out of your visit.

Experience one of the new escape rooms at Bigfoot Fun Park, Branson's Best Place to Play! Squatcharazzi Spotlight puts you right in the action. Bigfoot is now behind the camera as the Squatcharazzi catching photos of the hottest celebs in Branson. Beat the clues to help him evade security and escape the theater in time to complete his assignment. The clock is ticking and he is counting on you!

Meet marine mammals, sharks, and starfish with tickets to SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium, and get a below-the-surface look at dozens of ocean ecosystems. Visit Doodle Reef, where kids can create their very own virtual sea creatures on a screen within a live display, then see blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, and rays. Count all eight limbs on the giant Pacific octopus and test your marine knowledge on the aquarium’s quiz trail. Then, get a front row seat at a thrilling feeding frenzy.

Visit the Veterans Memorial Museum in Branson to browse its displays that pay tribute to those who fought for this country during the conflicts of the 20th century. Learn stories about these men and women and gain insight into wartime history.

Branson's best place to play! Unique & challenging Bigfoot mini golf with glow-in-the-dark caves, Sasquatch obstacles, and fun photo ops for all ages! Rated #1 Mini Golf in Missouri!

Located in Marthasville, Missouri, the Emmaus Asylum is a sprawling monument to 125 years of isolation. Originally a German seminary before becoming a private "Asylum for the Feeble Minded," this site is steeped in a century of misunderstood history, medical mystery, and documented tragedy. This is a 9-hour (8 PM – 5 AM) immersive investigation inside a massive, 19th-century limestone complex. You aren't just visiting a building; you are exploring a self-sufficient, secluded village frozen in time. Your ticket grants exclusive access to the most oppressive areas of the campus, including the isolation cells, the former morgue, and the "Girls' Wing." Investigate the site of the tragic 1930 fire and the hallways where Nurse Marie Strumm was found in her mysterious, unsolved state. We provide hands-on access to high-tech gear (EMF/K2 meters) alongside traditional methods like table-tipping and séances for a fully rounded paranormal experience.

Bigfoot Fun Park is Branson's Best Place to Play. Enjoy 65 of the newest arcade games of all genres & win amazing prizes!

Celebrate the festive season in Branson with an admission ticket to the Shepherd of the Hills North Pole Adventure. Get access to this family-friendly walk through twinkling lights, Santa’s workshop, and the North Pole Tower. Visit the hot chocolate stand for a sweet treat and browse through artisan craft stands. Complete the experience with a visit to see Santa for photographs.

There’s no end to the fun to be had at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City. LEGO-loving children—and accompanying adults—can unleash their imaginations at numerous family-friendly attractions. Build, play, explore miniature Kansas City, made out of LEGO® bricks, watch your favorite characters at the 4D Cinema, and more. Avoid the hassle of waiting in ticket lines when you pre-book your admission, plus upgrade to include admission to SEALIFE Aquarium.

Though far from the city of Hollywood, the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center brings you close to the stars. Book your entrance in advance for this one-stop-shop for a full day of entertainment, and then redeem your ticket on your own schedule. Upon arrival, take photos with wax sculptures of celebrities, find your way through a maze of mirrors, shoot mini golf, and more.

Snag a selfie with a celebrity at Branson's Hollywood Wax Museum, where you'll find a giant ape guarding a collection of wax figurines that range from movie stars to gangsters. The Hollywood Wax Museum is home to John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin and more, and you can create your own red-carpet poses using the museum's fun props and costumes.