Joplin · Jasper County, MO

Arts & Culture in Joplin

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$10

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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Historic Joplin Afternoon Out with Mining History and Steakhouse Dinner

Start your outing discovering the region's lead and zinc mining past at the Joplin History & Mineral Museum. Afterward, head downtown to Wilder's Steakhouse for prime cuts and a drink at their original 1929 art deco bar before finishing with a relaxed browse through Changing Hands Book Shoppe.

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Joplin History & Mineral Museum

This museum offers a 1.5-hour indoor experience covering local history and mineralogy. It typically costs $5-10 per person for entry and is suitable as a main activity or paired with a nearby park visit.

ArtsHistoryEducational

$5–$10 typical2 hr visiteasy parking

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Route 66 Mural Park

This is a free outdoor stop to view murals depicting Route 66 history, taking about 20 minutes. It's a good break during a road trip, particularly for families, costing nothing per person.

ArtsHistoryOutdoors

$0 typical20 min visiteasy parking

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The Precious Moments Chapel

Visit The Precious Moments Chapel for a unique family outing to view murals and browse the gift shop. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, with potential costs for souvenirs or cafe items. It can be a mid-day stop on a longer road trip.

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$0–$25 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking