About · Founded 1866
A 160-year-old institution, still arguing for who St. Louis can be.
Our mission
The Missouri Historical Society seeks to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities; strengthen the bonds of the community; and facilitate solutions to common problems.
Our vision
A community in which every person finds themselves in the past, present, and future of St. Louis.
By the numbers · Fiscal year 2025
The Society in one snapshot.
- Attendance
- 416,809
- Artifacts
- 175,000+
- Students served
- 36,510
- Supporting members
- 4,500+
across all sites
collections strong
education programs
household + above
Leadership
Jody Sowell, Ph.D.
President & CEO
[BOARD CHAIR · PLACEHOLDER]
Board Chair
[CFO · PLACEHOLDER]
Chief Financial Officer
[CHIEF CURATOR · PLACEHOLDER]
Chief Curator
Accreditation
- American Alliance of Museums
- Smithsonian Affiliations