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Glore Psychiatric Museum

The Glore Psychiatric Museum chronicles the 130-year history of what was once known as the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.” The Museum uses full-sized replicas, interactive displays, audio-visuals, artifacts, and documents to illustrate the history of the treatment of mental illness.

The museum is recognized as “one of the 50 most unusual Museums in the country.” It is also featured in the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die in the USA and Canada.”

The Glore Psychiatric Museum is located one mile west of I-29, on Frederick Blvd. (exit 47).

Hours

10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday and 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday. They are closed on major holidays.

Admission

There is one admission price for the museums located on Frederick. Adults $5.00, seniors (60 & above) $4.00, students (ages 7-18) $3.00, children (under 6) free, group rate (20 or more) $4.50. Museum members always receive free admission at all sites. The museum provides guided tours of any or all of our museums and group rates are available. To schedule a group tour for adults or students, please call.

The Details

3406 Frederick Avenue
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-232-8471
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