Jefferson City Visitor Guide - (Page 12) Jefferson city ATTRACTIONS Museum of Missouri Military History 2007 Retention Drive (573) 638-9603 www.moguard.com/museum/mong.museum.asp Located on the Ike Skelton Training Center, this museum houses exhibits beginning from 1808, the activation date of the Missouri Militia. Exhibits continue from the War of 1812 to Desert Storm. The building that houses the collection was built in the 1920s and used as a self-contained dormitory for prisoners working the dairy farm. Open to the public Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed all major holidays. Free Admission. Runge Nature Center Missouri Department of Conservation 330 Commerce Drive (573) 526-5544 www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/cnc/runge Enjoy the natural wonders of Missouri and the fish, forests, and wildlife found here by strolling through exhibits or hiking nature center trails. Inside the center you will find an indoor wildlife viewing area, a nature library, and a small gift shop. You can also explore more than 3,000 square feet of exhibits that lead you through a myriad of Missouri’s natural habitats. Featured in the exhibit area are a 3,580 gallon fish aquarium, live amphibians and reptiles, hands-on activities for children and much more. Venture outside to explore over two miles of hiking trails. You can also climb a 60 ft. firetower for a panoramic view of the city and the area’s dramatically rolling landscape. The Naturescape Trail is accessible to people with disabilities. Self-guided tours available; advance notice is required for naturalist-led programs. The center is open year round, MondaySaturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Free Admission. 12 http://www.moguard.com/museum/mong.museum.asp http://www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/cnc/runge
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