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Next Board Meeting
Jan. 14 at 5:15 p.m.
The Future
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Route 66 display with map, attractions, postcards, and more
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New museum arrangement
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Auditorium for Videos
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Courtyard for Displays and Events
Completed in 2024
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Mineral display cases painted
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Added videos for several displays
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Lobby, stairs, hallway, and large hall painted
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Cement-block walls in history area painted
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Graphics on front of museum
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Graphics posters in large hall
MinerM
What we are working on at the Museum in 2025
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New heating and air conditioning units to replace boiler and chiller (City funding)
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Updating mineral area displays
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Redesigning the flow of the history of Joplin
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Adding auditorium/video display area
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New signage
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Archive work
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Photograph cataloging
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Textile room processing
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Processing room update
Help Us Grow!
Become a member or a sponsor!
Your support is important to the success of the museum which is measured by its collections and the impact of its exhibits.
Membership Opportunities
Student Membership
$25
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Unlimited Free Entry for one year
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Invitation to member events and exhibit previews
Personal Membership
$45
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Unlimited Free Entry for one year for up to four family members that you list
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Invitation to member events and exhibit previews
Family Membership
$75
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Unlimited Free Entry for one year for up to six family members that you list
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Invitation to member events and exhibit previews
Convenient monthly payment plans
The Joplin History & Mineral Museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of artifacts related to Joplin's history.
If you have an item you would like to donate to the museum, please contact us at (417) 623-1180 or e-mail us at joplinmuseum@gmail.com to discuss your gift.
Patron Membership
$100
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Unlimited Free Entry for one year for up to six family members that you list
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Invitation to member events and exhibit preview
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Website recognition
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