Branson not only has shows to see, shopping, and lots of fun activities, but it also has several museums. If you like combining learning with fun on your vacation or need something to do on a rainy day, consider visiting some of the museums listed below. If you click on the name of the museum, you will go to that museum's web site. Right click on the name and select "open in new tab" or "open in new window" so you don't leave this page. (I sure wouldn't want you to do that! :) )
Bonniebrook - Do you remember Kewpie dolls? Bonniebrook is the home of the Kewpies' creator, Rose O'Neill. Rose O'Neill also wrote novels and drew illustrations and cartoons. Bonniebrook is north of Branson off Hwy. 65.
Branson Auto Museum - If you love old automobiles, this is the place for you. If you're interested (and have the money), most of the vehicles are for sale. This museum has a family pass for 2 adults and up to 4 kids 18 and under.
Hollywood Wax Museum - There are lots of wax figures inside, including Mark McGwire, the Last Supper, and the Wizard of Oz. It's a great place to take photos and shop at the gift shop.
Ralph Foster Museum - This museum is located at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, just south of Branson. It has three stories of goodies to view, including the original car from the Beverly Hillbillies TV show. If you enjoy looking at taxidermy animals in natural looking settings, you will love it here. The admission price is very reasonable as well.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium -The outside of the building looks like the New Madrid Fault has finally quaked the big one. The inside of the building has a collection of very intriguing items from Robert Ripley's extensive collection.
Titanic - You can't miss this museum - it sits at the corner of Gretna Road and Hwy. 76. The building looks like the front half of a big boat. The big staircase that you see in the movie has been replicated and you can your photo taken with it (for a fee, of course). There are several interactive exhibits, such as a jar of water the temperature of the Atlantic on that fateful night.
Veterans' Memorial Museum - If you're a military buff, you will enjoy this museum. All the conflicts of the 20th century are depicted here. There are sculptures, murals, and authentic memorabilia. Take the kids and show them that freedom isn't really free.
World's Largest Toy Museum and Harold Bell Wright Museum - If you're a toy lover or a toy collector, this is the place for you. There are toys here from the 1800's to the present. This is also the home of the Harold Bell Wright Museum. Harold Bell Wright was the author of The Shepherd of the Hills, which started tourism in the Branson area in the early 1900's.
That's all for now! Until next time -
Happy travels!
Diane
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