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What’s New in Missouri

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There’s always something new to see and do in Missouri. Here’s a roundup of attractions that have recently opened and are waiting to be explored!

Northeast

THE JOKER™: Carnival of Chaos, St. Louis

Try out the new ride at Six Flags St. Louis, THE JOKER™: Carnival of Chaos, one of the world’s tallest pendulum rides, standing at an impressive 17 stories! With a top speed of 75 miles per hour, the giant disk swings back and forth, progressively getting higher and higher as it spins. It’s an exciting, chaotic thrill that lasts approximately five minutes.

The Rawlings Experience, St. Louis

Visit The Rawlings Experience at Rawlings’ world headquarters, located at Westport Plaza in St. Louis. With free admission, sports fans and athletes will have the opportunity to swing the latest Rawlings bats, custom design a glove and explore valuable artifacts from baseball’s greatest highlights and careers.

Museum of Illusions, St. Louis

Enter a fascinating world where nothing is quite as it seems. Book tickets at the Museum of Illusions, which includes illusion rooms, mind-bending installations that will puzzle your perceptions, optical illusions, holograms and more. It’s a bewildering, fun attraction the whole family will love.

At the Museum of Illusions, people stand in a small room with blue walls and white hexagons. On on side are two people who look small, and on the opposite side of the small space are three people who look giant.
Mind-boggling mirages await at the Museum of Illusions – prepare to be confusingly entertained! Credit: Miranda Munguia

AAA Motor Speedway, Owensville

Race for the finish line at AAA Motor Speedway (Missouri’s second longest go-kart track) in Owensville, Missouri. Providing an exciting and safe environment, the curves and straightaways are enjoyed by drivers of all ages and skill levels. So, whether you drive like a NASCAR pro or it’s your first time on a track, expect an exhilarating, good time!

Southeast

Ed Clarke Museum of Missouri Geology, Rolla

Illustrating the geological history of Missouri, the Ed Clarke Museum of Missouri Geology has an ongoing collection of rock, mineral and fossil displays. Admission is free, and guests can see some unique displays, including a meteorite found in a nearby small town, a mammoth tusk, a fluorescent minerals display, among other exceptional features.

Central

Museum of Art and Archeology, Columbia

A museum with dark blue walls features artifacts in cases in the wall and in the small cases throughout the museum's floor.
The Saul S. and Gladys D. Weinberg Gallery of Antiquities at the Museum of Art and Archeology features beautiful displays that spark intellectual stimulation. Photo courtesy – Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri

Located at the University of Missouri campus, the Museum of Art and Archeology has newly renovated galleries showcasing history spanning six continents and six millennia. The museum’s collections boast more than 16,000 objects, and the exhibitions include permanent and rotating exhibits, ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. Admission is free, and visitors can opt for a self-guided visit or a guided tour (with a group of five or more). The museum also provides a detailed explanation of how to visit for your planning ease.

Southwest

Immersive Disney Animation, Branson

Step into “a whole new world” at Immersive Disney Animation in Branson. This innovative celebration takes you inside your favorite movies from Walt Disney Animation Studios, extending from the earliest, groundbreaking cartoons to the beloved, hit movies of today. Offering tickets for individuals, families and groups, guests will feel as though they’re in the films themselves, creating a memorable experience for all.

Northwest

The Rabbit hOle, Kansas City

The Rabbit hOle in Kansas City takes adults and children alike “down the rabbit hole,” quite literally. Upon entering this immersive, captivating museum, visitors travel down a rabbit hole that leads to an enchanting world of children’s literature. Spanning three floors, the multi-sensory, narrative landscape provides places to read and explore as the popular children’s books come to life. You can catch a ride with Nana and CJ on the bus to the “Last Stop on Market Street;” scale the cliffs of “My Father’s Dragon;” slide down a massive foot from the poem “Me and My Giant;” plus so much more. It’s a special experience you don’t want to miss.

Origin Hotel, Kansas City

This beautiful, boutique hotel is the first-ever hotel on the Berkley Riverfront and is steps from the Missouri River. Boasting pet-friendly rooms and suites, locally inspired art and furnishings, farm-to-table dining at their on-site restaurant – Show Pony – plus stunning event spaces for group retreats or weddings, the Origin Hotel is a comfortable retreat that feels like home.

A father sits with his child in a reading space that is furnished with images and and props from the children's book, "Caps for Sale." The wall is painted with images from the story, and a 3D tree sits against the wall and has monkeys hanging from the branches. The main character sits in front of the tree and has multiple hats on his head, stacking up to the top of the tree.
Visit The Rabbit hOle, where fiction comes alive and guests can experience the stories as the characters do!