A case full of historical items from previous fairs in the State Fair Museum

State Fair Museum

Located in the basement of the Woman's Building the State Fair Museum features information and nostalgia from past fairs and is open daily during the Missouri State Fair.

Exhibits

Visit the museum to see photos of past fair queens, fair memorabilia, historical artifacts and more.

Volunteer

Open daily during the fair, the museum depends on volunteers to greet visitors, sell fair souvenirs, and man the front desk.  Visit the volunteer section of our website to find out how you can become a museum volunteer.

Museum Updates

Minor renovations and updates to the museum are planned for 2025-2026.  Contact the Foundation to learn how you can contribute to the enhancement of the museum.