Missouri State Museum/Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Sat–Sun 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 751-2854
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Union Hotel and Elizabeth Rozier Gallery Temporarily Closed due to ConstructionThe Union Hotel, including the Elizabeth Rozier Gallery, is temporarily closed due to construction
Posted by the park 2024-11-08T12:00:00Z. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 3 acres, Missouri State Museum/Jefferson Landing State Historic Site lies in Cole County, in Jefferson City.
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Sat–Sun | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
2025-2026 State Holidays: Jefferson Landing State Historic Site: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday. 2025-2026 State Holidays: State Capitol and Museum: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and the building will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Day; and New Year’s Day. The Capitol and museum will be open on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday and Washington's Birthday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and all state holidays: Click here for tour times.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs
Getting there
- Address
- First Floor, State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Ave.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 - Nearest town
- Jefferson City
- Coordinates
- 38.5786, -92.1701
- Phone
- (573) 751-2854
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology