Shoal Creek Living History Museum
Located in Hodge Park - Kansas City, MO
Operated by Shoal Creek Association
Completely Volunteer Group
 not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) Organization


Shoal Creek is nestled quietly on 80 acres out of the 1,000 acres that makes up Hodge Park. The museum has twenty-one structures with thirteen authentic 19th century buildings dating from 1807-1885. Our historic log cabins and homes were relocated from surrounding counties to create a village setting.

The grounds are open daily, dawn until dusk.  **Please Note**  The buildings are only open during special events. Enjoy self guided tours by using our Walking Tour Guide Brochure​ which has building details. Brochures are also located at the front entrance information box, kiosk and the mercantile front porch. Picnic under the large shade trees or venture out on the walking trails throughout Hodge Park. Catch a glimpse of the bison near the entrance of the museum.

Visit during our special events! The buildings are open and re-enactors bring the village to life with skits, skirmishes, and demonstrations. There is an admission fee for the special events.  Proceeds from these events go to the museum to provide educational programs, building restoration, museum operations, and grounds beautification.

Interested in Volunteering?​  Please fill out our ​Vo​lunteer Form and submit to our email at  [email protected] . There are many volunteering opportunities including School Programs, Reenacting, Gardening, Minor Maintenance, and Cleaning the inside of the historic buildings.  

Want to schedule a school program or guided tour?   Please contact our email at [email protected]

School Programs,
Weddings, Scout Camping, Museum Rentals, and
Tours are available by appointment only. [email protected]
Shoal Creek Association is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) Completely volunteer citizen based organization dedicated to preservation, historical education with
community involvement  through programs, events, and volunteerism. 

Owned by Kansas City Parks and Recreation
Operated by Shoal Creek Association
​Completely Volunteer not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) Organization
​7000 Northeast Barry Road
Kansas City, MO  64156

[email protected]

Hours of Operation: 
Open all year, seven days a week, dawn to dusk. 
The buildings are only open during events.
Please see our Self Guided Tour Brochure. 

To Honor and Teach Missouri's Past...