Plan Your Visit

The Center’s campus resides on 3 acres inside Columbia’s Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park. The 19,000 sq ft main museum building houses two Walter’s Family History Galleries, The Montminy Art Gallery, the Henry J. “Hank” Waters lll Digital Imaging Lab, and the Genealogical Society Library. Just outside the main museum building, you’ll find the Historic Boone Village on its South side, and the Maplewood House on its North side.

Our parking lot offers 103 spaces, including 4 ADA accessible parking spaces at our front entrance. You can find directions here.

Our facility is fully ADA accessible. There are no stairs or physical obstacles to enter the building, and our front doors are ADA-compliant. All gallery spaces are fully accessible and designed to accommodate visitors of all mobility levels.

Additionally, we offer a non-motorized wheelchair near the front entrance. The front desk docent can assist you.

To help us preserve the artwork and historic spaces, food, beverages, and chewing gum are not permitted inside the galleries or village buildings.

Reservations for guided tours of the Historic Boone Village or Maplewood House are required and should be made at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated arrival date. We respectfully request a minimum party of 4 and a maximum party of 20.

If you’re interested in scheduling a group visit call us at 573-443-8936 for more information or for more information or fill out the form to tour the Historic Boone Village or Maplewood House.

A complimentary coat closet is available at the front entrance of the museum. The front desk docent can assist you.

Personal photography in our history and art exhibits is welcomed and encouraged.

Photoshoot Requirements: For professional photographers who wish to work on our grounds, BCHS requires photographers to attain an annual usage pass. The annual usage pass is valid for one full year from purchase date and must be presented if requested. Photoshoots are not allowed during special events — check our calendar or call for availability. A daily permit may be obtained for $30. We request that professional photographers respect the park, buildings, and our artifacts. Please do not move or reposition belongings.

The Museum Gift Shop is open during museum hours, and sells merchandise that celebrates Boone County history and local culture, including books, collectibles, decor, and apparel.