Visit Branson Missouri's Museums

Titanic - World's Largest Museum Attraction

Visitors to the Titanic Museum will experience the mysteries of the ill-fated ocean liner. The Titanic Museum has more than 400 artifacts from the Titanic. Some of these artifacts include deck chairs, jewelry, dinnerware, life jackets, menus, personal letters, 100s of photographs taken by passengers and much more.

These artifacts came from the Titanic's passengers and crew members or were found floating in the debris field. There are even hands-on activities for the kids including real iceberg ice which they can touch.

There is even a new computer imaging experience where visitors can steer their way through an iceberg field. Check out the museum which is located at the corner of Hwy. 76 and 165. (Visit the Web site)

 

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

Truth really is stranger than fiction. With over 400 exhibits in creatively themed galleries you will have a truly unique journey of discovery and entertainment. Some of these are just too bizarre to believe.

Some rather bizarre exhibits found in the Ripley's museum include: a giant ball of wire, a vampire hunter's work kit which included a cross, a wooden stake and a gun. There's even a two headed cow to be seen.

This is truly a journey into the unknown which will leave you trying to decide what is real and what is a legend. (Visit the web site)

Hollywood Wax Museum

Grab your camera and create some great Facebook or MySpace pictures. Make em' look twice.

From classics like Lucille Ball and John Wayne to modern celebrities like Lucy Lui and Johnny Depp you'll be pictured rubbing elbows with the stars while stepping right into the most famous scenes in movie history.

Options such as skipping down the Yellow Brick Road, sailing aboard the Titanic, encountering Frankenstein and Freddy or even singing for the American Idol judges you'll love it. (Visit the web site)

Auto Museum

One of Branson's newest attractions is the Branson Auto Museum. It is located on the well known "Strip". In the former "Engler Block" crafts mall.

The Branson Auto Museum show cases over 100 cool cars. Many of these cars are for sale, an interesting opportunity for the avid collector. With this purchase option the cars on display change regularly. If you have been there before, come on back.

If the real thing is out of your budget the gift shop features die-cast, apparel, books, magazines, pedal cars and many other automotive related items. The "Old Toys and More" toy store has an incredible display unusual toys, pedal cars, and trains. (Visit the web site)

World's Largest Toy Museum

For the young at heart, as well as for collectors, the World's Largest Toy Museum is filled with toys dating as far back into the 1880's through today. It is the perfect way for anyone to share memories of toys throughout 100 years of history.

Kids will marvel at toys which don't move, flash, or require batteries. The assortment of toys ranges from toys ranging from beautiful porcelain dolls and toy soldiers to peddle cars and cap-guns. It is an exciting walk through a celebration of childhood memories. (Visit the web site)

 

The Dinosaur Walk

These dinosaurs aren’t fossils or bones, but rather life-size sculptures. At this museum you will see some of the world’s largest collections of prehistoric animals. In size they range from the two-story-high Tyrannosaurus Rex to a 12-inch tall dinosaur called the Microraptor. Included exhibits include giant sea lizards, flying reptiles, and many replicas of bones, skulls, and skeletons.

The museum even features a movie theatre showing high-definition educational films that bring the dinosaurs to life. It is not a watch only museum. There are hands-on activities for children of all ages, such as a dinosaur fossil dig, a coloring station, books, and all kinds of movies. (Visit Web site)

Veterans Memorial

From the vision of Fred Hoppe Jr. who designed designed, funded and built this museum. As part of his vision he collected and wrote the descriptions for over 2,000 military artifacts. The cornerstone of the museum is the world's largest war memorial sculpture. This 70 foot long, 15 ton bronze sculpture, consists of 50 life-size soldiers storming a beach. The figures are modeled after an actual WWII combat veteran while symbolizing a soldier for each of the 50 states. Probably one of the more emotional museum experiences. (Visit the web site)

 

College of the Ozarks'

College of the Ozarks, better known as "Hard Work U," is a fully accredited 4 year college founded in 1906 by Rev. James Forsythe. Students work at one of the campus jobs or industries to pay, at least in part, for their education.

The campus houses up to 1,500 students and hosts several interesting historical sites.

Some of the scenes include: The Ralph Foster Museum - this was dedicated to the history of the Ozarks region. Edwards Mill - This working mill is powered by a 12 foot water wheel turned by water from nearby Lake Honor. This power is used to power a weaving studio where students design and produce rugs, shawls, and other traditional loom items. Bring your memories home from the gift shop where you can purchase some of the college's famous fruitcakes, jellies, and apple butter. (Visit the web site)