Days Open- Wednesday through Saturday- 10:00-5:00 p.m.

Every first Sunday of the month- 1:00-4:00 P.M. (April through December)

Open Year Around

Mission Statement

Our mission is to collect, preserve and present the history and culture of the people of Ray County, Misouri and the families who pioneered the area to make it the County it is today.

Through our exhibits, research facilities and many other services and eents, the museum seeks to inspire visitors in matters of local history.

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The Ray County Historical Society was established in the 1950’s. It became a large group of the community who wanted to not only preserve our history of Ray County, Missouri, but to educate the next generations of our past.
In 1973, we found a home for our Ray County Museum. Built as a Poor farm in 1910, this stately Georgian, brick building was standing on its original 25 acres on a small bluff and looking out toward our town square. The County owned the building and willingly agreed to allow us to use this for our museum.

In 1974, we had our ground-breaking of our ‘ gem’  in the heart of Ray County. Governor Kit Bond and several other State Representatives helped us celebrate that day in October. When we first opened, there were four displayed rooms. All restored to their natural beauty, and furnished with special artifacts. Now, we have 37 rooms displayed and more coming!
From the early 1800’s to the 1940’s, we have special artifacts, the history of Ray County displayed in one building.
Three floors of displays, varied in themes, and guided tours, walking tours, visitors from around the globe!
We offer a ‘full service’ to our guests. From booked teas in the formal parlor, to costume rental, gift shop and historical publications for sale, and, of course events.
The museum is open year around. The tours are free, but a donation is always appreciated.

• Civil War room- full of artifacts

• Period Doctor’s officeDaugherty School Room

• Authentic parlor

• Old Farmers Shed complete with all tools

• Wildlife room

• Conservation Room

• Clothing displays of beautiful gowns and men’s clothing. We have one of the best displays of vintage costumes in the country. Displayed for easy viewing and study.
• Climate controlled Quilt room

• Farm room- complete with any hand tool you’d want to see MORE!
• Lower floor is a beautiful open Reception area where you will be treated with period pieces along with fully accessible historical library. Books containing family histories, County history, etc.

• Farm room- complete with any hand tool you’d want to see MORE!

Make your plans  to include coming to the beautiful grounds and  tour our ‘themed’ rooms to let your children and yourselves enjoy the peace and calm of yester-year.

Please feel free to contact me at:
mailto:raycountymuseum@yahoo.com
karenbush11@hotmail.com
FREE TOURS/ADMISSION- (DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED)
FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
CONTACT THE CURATOR
KAREN BUSH
TO BOOK THE FORMAL PARLOR. TEAS, MEETINGS, RECEPTIONS
RED HATTERS, SORORITY, ORGANIZATIONS
816-776-2305-MUSEUM

If you belong to a group, organization, schools, please contact me and we will be more than happy to accommodate!

The Spring through Winter hours are:
April through January 1
Wednesday through Saturday- 10:00-5:00 p.m.
First Sunday of each month- 1:00-4:00 p.m.
January through April 1 - 10:00-4:00 p.m.
We have a full time curator and volunteers are there to help with tours.
Come and join us, see why we’re so proud of  the ‘old girl’!
Volunteers to help man the museum, or, just to help with an event are More than welcome.
Of course, we offer membership to our Historical Society with a newsletter (The Mirror) included.
$10.00- Individual- (January-January)
$25.00- Family (January-January)
Lifetime Individual membership- $50.00
Sponsor-   $100.00
Patron       $250.00
Corporation  $500.00

You can send your subscription or donation  by check or money order to:

Ray County Historical Society

PO Box #2

Richmond, Missouri 64085

raycountymuseum@yahoo.com

All back issues of our mirror are $5.00 per copy
We’re located on the West side of the town square.
901 West Royle Street (next to the Fairgrounds)

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