McClure Archives and University Museum - Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area

The McClure Archives and University Museum of the University of Central Missouri is a both a museum specializing in ethnographic and historical materials, and the official repository for UCM history.

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Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm during the academic year, Tue-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm from May 15-August 10.

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601 Missouri St.
JCKL 1470 UCM
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone: 660-543-4649
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Kid-friendly
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AC / Heating
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Group Meeting Room
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Restrooms
Research Library
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Water Fountain
Wheel Chair Accessible

The McClure was founded in 1881, and is today a museum and archive specializing in ethnographic and historical collections, with a special focus on the history of UCM. Key collections include the Haymaker Collection of Guatemalan artifacts, the Nance Collection (the largest collection of Middle Eastern material culture outside the Middle East), the Robert F.G. Spier Collection, and the Arthur McClure 20th Century American History archive. The McClure is an official Department of Defense Commemorative Partner for both World War II and the Vietnam War, a Blue Star designated museum, and the official repository of the University of Central Missouri's history.

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A silver pendant from the Bedouin peoples of Arabia, Nance Collection.

The McClure hosted The Wall That Heals, the official replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in July 2017

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 13, 2018

September 2018 Partner Meeting

Partners will travel to the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg to learn more from this new FFNHA Partner. details>>

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