Bates County Historical Society & Museum

Bates County Historical Society & Museum A privately funded non-profit organization dedicated to Preserving the History & Sustaining the Heri Call a head to be certain Museum is open.

It is operated with a small staff and is sometimes closed. The museum is open to the public April - October.

Watch a short clip of our busy summer here at the Bates County Historical Society & Museum.
08/29/2026

Watch a short clip of our busy summer here at the Bates County Historical Society & Museum.

08/29/2026

It's a beautiful day on the square! Come stock up on wine slushie bags before you head to the lake next weekend! Open until 6:00 PM.

Labor Day Holiday Hours:
Thurs - Fri 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sat - Closed

Good luck to all of our local athletes tonight we hope you have a great season!
08/28/2026

Good luck to all of our local athletes tonight we hope you have a great season!

In honor of many area schools 1st Friday night lights tonight, here are some local football teams from 1989
08/28/2026

In honor of many area schools 1st Friday night lights tonight, here are some local football teams from 1989

Ad(s) of the dayRich Hill Mining Review August 1989
08/28/2026

Ad(s) of the day
Rich Hill Mining Review August 1989

This day is Bates County History August 28, 1989The News Express September 1, 1989 issueRobbie Hunt, of Butler body lift...
08/28/2026

This day is Bates County History
August 28, 1989
The News Express September 1, 1989 issue

Robbie Hunt, of Butler body lifts a car off of Shannon Morris, after the vehicle slipped off the ramps while Morris was under the car making repairs.

Ad of the dayThe Butler Times-Press August 1933
08/27/2026

Ad of the day
The Butler Times-Press August 1933

This day in Bates County History August 27, 1933The Republican Press August 31, 1933 IssueQuick action by Billy Phillips...
08/27/2026

This day in Bates County History
August 27, 1933
The Republican Press August 31, 1933 Issue

Quick action by Billy Phillips and Miss Hilda Culver saves the life of 9yr old Norwood Gibson, of Austin, MO at the Recreation Lake, SE of Butler.

Thank you Carolyn Calvert Jett for making new signs for both the Nyhart and the Wilcox! They look wonderful!
08/27/2026

Thank you Carolyn Calvert Jett for making new signs for both the Nyhart and the Wilcox! They look wonderful!

Address

Butler, MO

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+16606790134

Website

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