Missouri History Museum

Despite Criticism, Mo. History Museum Will Get Full $10 Million Of Public Funds

Rachel Lippmann — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:32:23 +0000

Critics of the Missouri History Museum have failed in an initial attempt to cut the amount of taxpayer money that goes to the institution.

The publicly-appointed board that oversees the five institutions in the Zoo-Museum District voted today to keep the museum's rate at about four cents per every $100 in property value, which generates about $10 million from the city and county combined.

St. Louis Board Of Aldermen Joins Investigation Of Missouri History Museum

Adam Allington — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:47:02 +0000

The St. Louis Board of Alderman is weighing into the ongoing debate over alleged misuse of taxpayer funds at the Missouri History Museum.

The BOA hopes to use its bully pulpit as leverage to improve transparency at the museum.

New Perspective On Black Men Seen In Exhibit At Missouri History Museum

Erin Williams — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:59:58 +0000

Every day it is a natural inclination for humans to have a question and seek an answer for it.

Some questions might come across as trivial and silly, and others may dig deeper into one’s life and purpose. And some may help to unify and unfurl decades of preconceived notions.

Being Gay And Muslim: Worldwide Film Festival Exploring African Issues Debuts In St. Louis

Erin Williams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:47:58 +0000

Six years ago, the annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival debuted in St. Louis.

The festival is back at the Missouri History Museum and runs through Sunday, March 3rd. The three-day event features documentaries from filmmakers all over the world that are focused on social culture, sexual identity, mental disabilities, and more.

After showing in St. Louis, the films will travel to nine other venues across three continents.

Report Finds No Evidence Of Document Shredding At Missouri History Museum

Adam Allington — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:33:24 +0000

An investigation of the Missouri History Museum released on Wednesday found no evidence of document shredding.

Former U.S. Attorney Edward Dowd, of the St. Louis law firm Dowd-Bennett, was contracted by the history museum to investigate claims that museum staff destroyed documents following a $566,000 payout to former Museum President Bob Archibald, for unused vacation.