Jefferson Landing State Historic Site at Missouri State Museum

100 Jefferson Street 
Jefferson City, MO 

573-751-2854

Admission and parking are free. (some street-side metered parking.) 

https://mostateparks.com/page/55184/jefferson-landing-state-historic-site

Opened in 1976. 

In 1839, James A. Crump built what is now known as the Lohman Building, a sturdy stone structure that would serve as a grocery store, warehouse, tavern, telegraph office and hotel for the growing capital city. Today that building houses Jefferson Landing State Historic Site.

Jefferson Landing State Historic Site is significant as a rare Missouri River landing. The river is across from this side of the building. Through the large first floor doors goods would come from boats and rails into the building. 

Upon entering today you are immediately in an 1850's style general store. 

 Yes, you can buy period items! 

There are a few displays in the store area including this inter-active one where you match the footprint to the fur. 

 Do you know from what animals came these skulls? 

 Not thinking yummy! 

The next room is an 1850's warehouse with a few educational displays. 

And finally the third room is a simple theater where they show an excellent film on the history of the landing and of Jefferson City. 

 After two days of museums we rested at the Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant. 

Beautiful view

And a beautiful patio and a beautiful evening. 

Comments: This is a small museum.  The highlight to me definitely was the very informative film. 

The Landing Site includes a second building which we did not enter.   Across the street, The Union Hotel houses the Elizabeth Rozier Gallery with rotating exhibits emphasizing Missouri's history, art and culture. It's website: https://mostateparks.com/page/55183/elizabeth-rozier-gallery includes information on the current exhibits. 

The city's Amtrak station is on the first floor of that building. 

Canterbury Hill Winery was wonderful! It was a great ending to a long day!