Museum location and directions

A gathering of historic buildings

Shoal Creek Living History Museum is a village of more than 20 authentic 19th century buildings. The buildings date from 1807-1885 and include log cabin and clapboard structures to an antebellum brick mansion home.

Covering more than 80 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Kansas City North's Hodge Park, the museum dedicates itself to bringing the 19th century Missouri to life through special events, programs, tours and reenactments. Tours, weddings and school programs are available by appointment. The facility is open each day for walking tours from dawn to dusk.

Photo/Film Permits

A permit is required for still and video commercial shoots and professional photographers who are conducting business on public property via photo shoots.  If the photos are for a permitted event in the park, no Photo/Film permit is required.  If you are walking around with your camera and shooting casually, you do not need a permit. You will need a permit if your shooting will impact others and/or the environment or if your are using the public space in a special/different way than it is intended.

Permit fees for family or portrait shoots at SCLHM are $25.00/hour. Larger commercial shoot permit fees vary and insurance may be required. Please complete the film permit request form and return via fax to 816-513-7715 or email to heidi.downer@kcmo.org.  Upon review of availability and receipt of payment, a permit will be issued.

Call 816-513-7527 or email heidi.downer@kcmo.org with questions.

 

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The Scrapbook School Program
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Rd.
$5 per person 
Allows up to 100 children to have hands on experience in 19th century living throughout the village.

First Day School Program
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Rd.
$5 per person
Up to 30 children in the one-room school house learning how school was taught in 1881.

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Harvest Festival
at Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Rd.
Fall 2013 
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$5 per person, 5 and under free.
Are you yearning for a simpler time? Join us for an old fashioned County Fair.

Entertainment for all ages: Magician and Puppet Shows; Civil War re-enactments and shoot outs; musical and dancing groups; and lots more!

Stop by our concession stand to fill your belly and wet your whistle.

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The Wilderness Run
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Rd.
Saturday, Nov. 2 
9 a.m.

The Wilderness Run is a challenging cross-country run.  Runners will run through the village, around fields, up and down hills, over logs, through the woods, crossing creeks and more! More information. 
 

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A Visit From St. Nicholas
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Rd.
Saturday, Dec. 1
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sleigh ride available Noon to 4 p.m.
$5 per person, 5 and under free.

Experience Christmas as it was meant to be in the 19th century. Visit the farm house of 1889, log cabins of 1830's; Experience the Civil War Encampments; Make your Christmas purchases at the 1876 Mercantile, post your letters to St. Nicholas at the Post Office; visit the serene setting of the 1884 Church; at the Arnold Home see how Swedish immigrants of the 1880s celebrated Santa Lucia Day and watch how lace was made.  Warm up by the 'potbellied' stove in the school, visit the Doctor's office and then a visit with St. Nicholas in the family home decorated in high Victorian style.  At the end of your visit, you may want to ride the horse drawn sleigh for a brief ride through the countryside! 

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The Church

Weddings at Shoal Creek Living History MuseumMt. Ararat Baptist Church was originally built in 1884, near Fayette, MO.  The congregation used the building for 101 years, before donating it to Shoal Creek Living History Museum.  The church is a one room building with vestibule and raised chancel.  It seats 125 people.  Being true to the period, the church does not have air conditioning, heat or electricity.  There are several windows on two sides that allow lots of light and natural ventilation.

Rental Contract and Payment:
To have a wedding at the Museum, contact the Museum as soon as possible, 816-792-2655.  The earlier you make your reservation, the more likely your desired date will be available.

A $100 deposit at the time a rental contract is executed will hold a reservation.  Any remaining balance due, must be paid at least one month before the reservation date.  All fees are non-refundable and all renters must complete the rental contract.  The rental fee for the church allows use of the building on the rental date for the designated 2 hour time block.

Rehearsals:
Your wedding party is welcome to have a rehearsal at the church on the same day as your wedding.  If you wish to have a rehearsal on a prior date, you will need to make arrangements with museum staff.  An additional fee applies for this service.

Exclusivity:
The building you rent will be for your exclusive use, but the public may be wandering throughout the rest of the museum.  The museum is a City park, so exclusive use of the museum grounds cannot be guaranteed.

Decorating the Church:
Decorating of the church, can be done under specific guidelines.  All decorations must be free standing.  Nothing may be attached to the pews or rails other than ribbon.  Tape, nails, thumbtacks, adhesive and anything leaving a mark or impression are strictly prohibited.  We recommend that all flowers be silk or artificial.  The Moisture from fresh bouquets can cause water damage.  Please check vases and other containers for leakage.  Open flames and rearranging furniture is prohibited in the church.

Artifact:
All of the items in the church are historic artifacts.  We expect all members of your party to treat the museum furnishings respectfully.  Behavior such as placing soft drinks cans on tops of tables is inappropriate and may cause damages.

Vehicles and Parking:
Guests and members of the wedding party will need to park in the museum's public parking lot.  If a member of your wedding party needs physical assistance, please share those needs, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Fees:
$325  Rental of the Church (2 hours time block)
$100 Deposit
$100 Rehearsal Charge (2 hours time block)
$75   Staff Clean-up

Outdoor weddings within Shoal Creek Living History Museum may also be accommodated. Please call the museum for more information and pricing 816-792-2655.