Columbia Research Center

Columbia Research Center

Columbia Research Center

Located within the Center for Missouri Studies, the Columbia Research Center connects students, researchers, patrons, and genealogists with the collections that the State Historical Society of Missouri holds on their behalf.

Columbia Research Center resources include:

Columbia collecting area

 

Contact

Phone Number
(573) 882-1187
Mailing Address
605 Elm Street, Columbia, MO 65201

Visit

Physical Address
605 Elm Street, Columbia, MO 65201
Parking

On-site Parking

The Center for Missouri Studies has limited visitor parking available in a parking lot located north of the Center, at the corner of Locust and 6th Streets. Visitors can receive a free daily parking pass at the Welcome Desk in the Center lobby.

More Parking Options

MU Campus Parking

The University of Missouri Hitt Street Parking Structure has metered parking available on Level 4. Visitors may also purchase a temporary virtual permit through MU Parking.

City of Columbia Parking

The City of Columbia parking garage at 6th and Cherry Streets has 80 hourly parking spaces available. There is also metered parking available around the Center, on 6th, 7th, and Locust Streets. More information, including rates, can be found on the City of Columbia Public Works site. You can view more parking tips on The District website.

 

Hours

Research Center

Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure that requested materials are available at the time of your visit. Make an appointment using the research request form.

SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Art Gallery Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
Wednesday10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
Thursday10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
Friday10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.
2nd & 4th Saturday10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Administrative Offices

SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SaturdayClosed

Holiday Closures

  • Holiday closures are subject to change.   

    Martin Luther King's Birthday: January 18-20, 2025
     
    Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-26, 2025
     
    Juneteenth: June 19, 2025
     
    Independence Day: July 4, 2025
     
    Labor Day: August 30-September 1, 2025
     
    Thanksgiving: Noon, November 27-29, 2025
     
    Winter Break: Noon, December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Researching at the Center

  • Visiting a Research Center

    Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure that requested materials are available at the time of your visit. Please use our research request form to identify your research needs and the date and time of your visit.

    Collections stored at one research center can be viewed at any of the other research centers. Staff will make arrangements to have collection materials available prior to your appointment date. Please note that transfers between research centers can take between one and three weeks and this may affect the scheduling of your appointment.

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