Spend A Day At The Space Museum In Missouri For An Experience That's Out Of This World
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 19, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Do you ever gaze up at the sky, marveling at the stars twinkling in the darkness and wondering what life is like beyond earth’s borders? Space is one of those topics that captures so many people’s imaginations. Even if you’ve never been particularly interested in space, you might just ignite a new passion when you visit The Space Museum in Missouri.
The Space Museum in Bonne Terre may look tiny from the outside, but you'll quickly realize it's jam-packed with valuable and fascinating artifacts.
Carve out at least an hour or two for your visit, especially if you want to see everything. The museum was founded by Earl Mullins who from an early age became collecting artifacts from space.
Spacesuits, moon boots, and space rocks. You can even get a peek at the press kit, signed by Buzz Aldrin, detailing the mission of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing.
Due to the pandemic, all guests must wear a face mask while at the museum. If you do not have one, the museum will provide you with one. All guests are also asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Have you been to The Space Museum in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re feeling inspired after your visit to The Space Museum, spend an evening star gazing. Did you know some of the clearest skies in Missouri are at River of Life Farm in Dora?
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