Revered as a local landmark the Cape River
Heritage Museum is located in an old police and fire station dating back to
1908. The museum features changing exhibits about people and events from
southeast Missouri. Audio/video, dioramas, personal presentations and
hands-on exhibits will enhance your experience.
There are many new exhibits this season. Check out the Police
Memorabilia, Steamboat Photographs, Women's Suffrage, The Nuns of St. Francis
Hospital, and Celebrating Cape Women - Society, Fashion and Education.
Included in the exhibits is an autographed letter from Amelia Earhart addressed
to the Cape Girardeau Business and Professional Women’s Organization along with
scrapbooks from the organization dating back to the early 1900’s.
Other exhibits include the 1936
Sharecropper’s Demonstration, the Missouri State Flag, and 1950’s vintage fire
trucks, photos and equipment and gear.
Browse through the Museum store and find
unique gift items made in Missouri artisans including wooden toys,
jewelry, art prints, books written by local authors and more.
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
