Branson Museum ToursWe've had many Branson Museum Tours and plan more tours in the coming weeks. Enjoy these favorites. '57 Heaven Museum 1600 West Hwy 76 417-332-1960 or 1-800-985-3144 76 EAST AREA: The museum is on the south side across from Dixie Stampede. This is a classic car museum like we've never seen. If you can remember this era it will be even more intriguing. Located in the Dick Clark American Bandstand complex, you'll enter into American culture of the 50's. The re-created setting of a town of the 50's is a perfect background for the beautiful cars of that era. If you don't date back to the 50's, you may find some unfamiliar car brands such as Studebaker, Hudson, Nash, and Packard. As you wander through the car displays you'll feel as though you are walking through small-town America of the 50's. The re-creations of a filling station or a store front window displaying those must-have items of the period will either flood your mind with memories or spark your imagination of life fifty years ago. Today we have car CD players that took the place of cassette players that eliminated the 8-tract players. Can you remember or imagine having to listen only to what the DJ picked while cruising in your car and worse only having AM radio? There was something special about the anticipation of the next song or the fun of the DJ. You might be surprised though, as we were, to see a car on display with a 16 2/3 record player stuck in the dash. This is a mighty good place to spend some time and you'll find a little bit of history and data on display in front of each car. Don't miss this place! RALPH FOSTER MUSEUM College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO 417-334-6411, ext. 3407 HOLLISTER AREA: South of Branson, along Hwy 65 and across Lake Taneycomo is the town of Hollister. Turn right at first exit to go to College of the Ozarks. Unless you're from the Ozarks and over 50, you may not know of Ralph Foster. Ralph started KWTO radio in Springfield in 1932 with broadcasts of live performers. In fact there were many country stars that got their start performing live at KWTO. He later created the national TV show out of Springfield, MO called the Ozark Jubilee on ABC-TV. Saturday night in Springfield in those days was a big night, drawing crowds from all over the nation to the Jewell Theater in downtown Springfield. The show featured the country stars of the era playing country, rockabilly and Ozark music and helped popularize country music. The museum displays artifacts and natural history of the Ozarks region plus items from around the world. These items feature Art, Music, Native American artifacts, firearms, animal exhibits, dolls, clocks, Ozarks history and more. This is a fascinating museum and is located on the campus of the College of the Ozarks. Open 9 AM-4:30 PM Monday thru Saturday Closed week of Thanksgiving and Mid-December thru January Adults $ 4.50 Senior Adults 62 + $ 3.50 High School Age & under Free THE WORLD'S LARGEST TOY MUSEUM 3609 West Hwy 76 417-332-1499 76 WEST AREA: Museum is on the north side just past White Water. No matter what your age, this vast collection of toys from yesteryear will be a delight. There are toys dating to the civil war period all the way to the present. Even Grandma's closet can't compare to the number and range of toys on exhibit here. You'll wander through rooms of toys, bringing back memories of your childhood and those of your children. We can't imagine a more thorough exhibit. Right in the middle of this museum of childhood pleasures is the HAROLD BELL WRIGHT MUSEUM. Harold Bell Wright was the author of the "Shepherd of the Hills" a story of the Ozarks at the beginning of the 20th century and one of the bestselling books in history. The museum features a film, manuscripts and copies of Wrights 19 books, his collection of firearms and numerous personal items and antiques. You will be welcomed here by some of the nicest people in the hills. Open 9 AM-8 PM ---------Daily except Sunday Toy Museum- Adults $ 11.16 Child 7-17 $ 8.87 Wright Museum-Adults $ 7.76 Child 7-17 $ 5.52 Combo Ticket -Adults $ 12.22 Child 7-17 $8.87 Sales Tax included Gift Shop on site VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM 1250 W. HWY 76 417-336-2300 OR 1-877-554-8387 76 EAST AREA: Museum is on the south side of the strip. Whether you're a veteran or know a veteran, you'll want to take this museum tour that highlights the men and women who defended this country in the 20th century. Over 2000 exhibits are displayed in 10 halls and include weapons, uniforms, murals, medals and memorabilia from all branches of the American military. The names of those killed in action in the wars and conflicts of the 20th century are displayed on the walls of the museum.Probably the most awesome display is the bronze sculpture of 50 life size soldiers storming a beach stretching 70 feet in length. Open 9 AM-5 PM----- February 1 thru March 13, 2009 Open 9 AM-7 PM----- March 14 thru December 19, 2009, except Sundays Open 9 AM-5 PM Open 9 AM-5 PM----- December 20 thru December 31, 2009. Closed December 25th Adults $ 15.07 Veterans & Active Military $ 13.95 Students 13 to 17 years $ 11.16 Children 6-12 $ 5.58 Children under 6 Free Plus sales tax-11.475% American Express, Discover, Visa, Mastercard Gift Shop on site TITANIC 3235 HWY 76 at HWY 165 417-334-9500 or 1-800-381-7670 76 WEST AREA: This is at the beginning of the WEST AREA at the intersection of Gretna and Hwy 76. You won't miss this structure. The sinking of the Titanic has captured the hearts and imaginations of people for generations. This magnificent indestructible ship sank on its maiden voyage. The 2-story museum is shaped like the front section of the original ship. Built half-scale, it still rises 100 feet above the street. This is a self-guided museum tour so you can take your time looking through the 20 galleries and hundreds of artifacts, pictures and letters. An interesting part of your tour is the boarding pass you receive as you enter which includes a name of an original passenger. As you tour the museum you will be able to learn the story and fate of that passenger. The Branson Titanic is a must see museum. Open 9 AM-5 PM-----Jan. 1st thru Feb. 28th, 2009 Open 9 AM-7 PM-----Mar. 1st thru May 17th, 2009 Open 9 AM-9 PM-----May 18th thru June, 2009 Open 9 AM-10 PM---July 1st thru Aug. 9th, 2009 Open 9 AM-7 PM----Aug. 10th thru Sept. 3rd, 2009 Open 9 AM-8 PM----Sept. 4th thru Dec. 12th, 2009 Open 9 AM-6 PM----Dec. 13th thru Dec. 23rd, 2009 Hours vary------------Dec. 24th, 26th & 31st, 2009 Closed-----------------Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, 2009 Open 9 AM-8 PM---Dec. 27th thru Dec. 30th, 2009 Adult $ 18.82 Child 5-12 $ 9.99 Child 0-4 Free Family Pass 2 Adults, Min. of 2 Children Max. of 4 Children(ages 5-18 reside at Residence) $ 49.28 plus sales tax Gift Shop on site RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM 3326 W. Hwy 76 417-337-5300 OR 1-800-998-4418 for group rates 76 WEST AREA: Ripley's is on the south side of Hwy 76. You won't miss this building either. The building appears to have barely survived an earthquake and that is exactly the intention. It refers to one of the large succession of earthquakes in the US that occurred about 250 miles east of here at New Madrid, MO in 1811 and 1812. Inside you can take a self-guided museum tour through some of the most bizarre, strange and amazing collections of events and items ever compiled. Robert Ripley first called his cartoon feature in the New York Globe "Champs and Chumps" involving sports feats in 1918. The next year, after adding items not related to sports, he changed the name to "Believe it or Not." This museum is interesting, fun and at times just hard to believe and yet they claim it is all true. Kids will love this museum as much as the adults. Open 9:30 AM- 8 PM Mon-Thur. (last ticket sold at 7 PM) Open 9:30 AM-9 PM Fri-Sat. (last ticket sold at 8PM) Adults $ 16.95 + tax Children 4-12 $ 8.95 + tax Under 4 Free Gift shop on site AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM 2849 Gretna Rd 417-334-8683 76 WEST AREA: at the intersection of Gretna Rd and Roark Valley Rd in the Majestic Building. Self-guided Museum Tour Schedules and prices coming soon HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 3030 West Hwy 78 417-337-8277 76 CENTRAL AREA: On the south side on Hwy 76 just west of Presley's Theater. Museum Tour Open Daily 8:00 AM - Midnight Seniors 65 + - $13.95 Adults 12-64 - $14.95 Children 4-11 - $ 7.95 Under 4 - Free Special online pricing DINOSAUR MUSEUM 2020 West Hwy 76 417-335-8739 76 EAST AREA: On the south side, west of the Holiday Inn Express and East of the Branson Mall and behind Taco Bell. Museum Tour Open Daily at 9 AM Adults $ 9.95 plus tax and service charge Children $ 7.95 plus tax and service charge Group Rates (15 or more-call for information) Adults $ 7.00 plus tax and service charge Children $ 5.00 plus tax and service charge Haunted House on site Adults $ 13.95 plus tax and service charge Teen ages 13-17 $ 10.95 plus tax and service charge Combo tickets available Adults $ 18.95 plus tax and service charge Teen ages 13-17 $ 15.95 plus tax and service charge Special group rates available ROY ROGERS AND DALE EVANS MUSEUM 3950 Green Mountain Drive 417-339-1900 76 WEST AREA: On Green Mountain Drive, south of Hwy 76 and just east of Hwy 376. Open 9 AM-5:30 PM Tues thru Sat Jan. 8th thru April 4th 2009 Mon thru Sat April 6th thru Dec. 19th 2009
(closed Thanksgiving Day & Mon. 30th) Tues thru Sat Dec. 7th thru Dec. 19th 2009
(closed Dec. 20th thru Dec. 28th 2009) Tue. Thru Thu. Dec. 29th thru Dec. 31st 2009
Adults $ 13.00 Juniors 13-17 $ 6.50 Children Free BUTTERFLY PALACE AND RAINFOREST ADVENTURE 4106 W. Hwy 76 417-332-2231 76 WEST AREA: west of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and RFD Theater on Hwy 76 Self-guided museum tour Open daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Group pricing and coupons available Gift Shop on site Return from Branson Museum Tours to Branson Attractions
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