Wilsons Creek National Battlefield - Facilities

MUSEUM

Museum hours are 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m., seven days a week. Note: The museum will be closed in December, January, February and March.

Visitor Center

Open

Open All Year 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone

417.732.2662

Closures

The battlefield is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and during periods of inclement weather.

Special Programs

Thirteen minute video presenting the historical background to the battle, and a six minute fiber optics map program illustrating battle tactics.

Exhibits

Battle related exhibits, plus special exhibits which vary during the year. Please contact the Visitor Center for more information.

Available Facilities

An excellent Civil War research library is open to visitors by appointment. The library does not maintain an open stack or checkout policy. A bookstore is located in the Visitor Center operated by Eastern National, with an excellent selection of Civil War related books and souvenir items. All areas of the Visitor Center and Ray House are wheelchair accessible from the parking areas. A wheelchair is available for use in the Visitor Center.

Interpretive stops along the tour road are wheelchair accessible. However, interpretive trails off the tour road are primitive trails and are not wheelchair accessible. Designated handicapped parking spaces are available at each of the parking areas. Parking is available in the Visitor Center parking area as well as at each of the eight interpretive stops. There are spaces designated for buses. Restrooms are located only at the Visitor Center. There no vending machines available.