Missouri Mines State Historic Site

12/21/2025

Looking for fun on New Year's Day? Join us Thursday, January 1, 2026, for an outdoor hike to celebrate the new year!

More information at https://mostateparks.com/FirstDayHikes. Registration is required for this event and can be completed here: https://icampmo1.usedirect.com/MSPWeb/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=179487&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4

05/26/2025

We need your input on the future development and considerations for Missouri Mines State Historic Site. Please take a moment to complete our survey to provide feedback.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/MissouriMinesSHS

01/11/2025

Missouri Mines will be closed January 11 and 12.

01/05/2025

Due to expected hazardous conditions Missouri Mines State Historic Site will be closed January 5, 2025. We will be monitoring conditions and will advise when we reopen.

09/10/2024

Join us for Old Miners Day on October 5, 2024!

09/05/2024

Come check out this months events at Missouri Mines State Historic Site.

08/13/2024

🎉A huge THANK YOU to all who supported our RoundUp for Veterans program in July! Your generosity raised $2,538.06, earmarked for exciting veterans programs like the Hero Deer Hunts and the Gen. Crowder Hunt. Our veterans deserve it!

07/31/2024

Join us for the Missouri Mines State Historic Site Annual Public Meeting!

07/29/2024

Check out the Old Lead Belt in the news! https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-geological-survey-receives-funding-hunt-critical-minerals #:~:text=Missouri%20Geological%20Survey%20receives%20funding%20to%20hunt%20for%20critical%20minerals,-Release%20Date&text=JEFFERSON%20CITY%2C%20MO%2C%20JULY%2015,for%20critical%20minerals%20within%20Missouri.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 15, 2024 - The United States Geological Survey announced it will provide the Missouri Geological Survey more than $200,000 to search for critical minerals within Missouri. In partnership with The Doe Run Company, the effort will study historic mine waste chat piles of Missou...

07/22/2024

07/17/2024

Celebrate the reopening of the cave at Onondaga Cave State Park!

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 17, 2024 – Join the team at Onondaga Cave State Park for the much-awaited reopening of the cave Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m. with a lighting ceremony. The cave had been closed due the installation of a new LED lighting system.

07/01/2024

When you shop at a Missouri state park or historic site in July, you can round up your purchase to the nearest dollar. The funds raised during this month will be earmarked for programs such as the Hero Deer Hunt and the Veterans Deer Hunt. Help us make a difference!

Learn more about how Missouri State Parks honors veterans at https://ow.ly/QH8o50SqW0Z.