The Bushwhacker Museum takes great pride in preserving the memories of Vernon County, Missouri.
Located in Nevada, Missouri. It is widely regarded as one of the premier small town museums in the Midwest.
Summer Hours: May - October
Wednesday - Friday 10AM - 4PM
Saturday - 10AM - 1PM
The Bushwhacker Jail is located at 321 N. Main St. while the Bushwhacker Museum is one block south in the lower level of the Nevada Public Library building on the northwest corner of the Nevada Courthouse Square.
The gift shop includes local and regional history books along with souvenirs, clothing, woodworking items and more!
This year, the Bushwhacker Museum has worked hard to bring you special events like our Children's Summer Reading Programs, Lunch and Learn Tuesdays, and our normal Quarterly Programs
This 3-volume set of books includes more than 72,000 deaths/ burials in cemeteries throughout Vernon County, Missouri. Names are indexed and alphabetized for easy reference. A fantastic resource for genealogists. Now on sale for $85.00 +Shipping. Click here to purchase Deaths and Burials: Vernon County Missouri – Bushwhacker Museum.
The Bushwhacker Museum . . .
is designed to appeal to all ages, with an informal atmosphere
and many interactive exhibits. Children seem to be especially
fascinated by the Native American exhibits, and enjoy playing
“school” in the old child-sized classroom.
With over 10,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Bushwhacker also caters to a wide range of interests. Exhibits include everything from prehistoric tools and fossils to antique medical instruments and women’s wedding finery. You will find Civil War artifacts, antique carriages, old handmade quilts, children’s toys, antique sidesaddles, early fire department memorabilia and so much more … Come take a stroll with us through Vernon County's past!
The Bushwhacker Jail . . .
is a rare example of prison facilities in the late nineteenth
century. It is the oldest structure in Nevada, and one of the
few buildings spared when Federal Militia burned Nevada to the
ground in 1863. You can tour the beautifully restored jailer’s
family quarters, step inside a grim, dark jail cell, or marvel
at the graffiti in the old drunk tank. This is an unusual
adventure for the entire family.