Jesse James Farm & Museum

Great History Lessons

Average Rating

100

First you are shown a 20 minute film about The James Family life. It puts emotion with the facts and gives you a different perspective on why they did what they did. The artifacts that are here on display are amazing. Their original guns, saddles, clothing, the picture Jesse was adjusting when he was shot! Just amazing. And the tour...

Posted by SMFS on April 05, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

History at its best

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100

Come and learn all about the James family. The short 20 minute film is enlightening and this place is a must see when in the area.

Posted by GrumpyJoes on February 02, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Excellent trip back in time

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100

I have to admit that I wasn't excited about going to this museum but one of my travel companions wanted to visit here so we did. I'm so glad we made the trip. It was really educational and interesting. The museum houses an impressive amount of memorabilia from the era. The tour of the farm house really brought things to...

Posted by lyrix428 on January 16, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Outlaw era brought to life

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100

The Jesse James Farm and Museum, northeast of Kearney, MO, should be a "must see" for anyone traveling on I-35 north of Kansas City. Your visit starts with a 20-minute film that explains how farm families in this part of Missouri with southern roots suffered in the years leading to the Civil War. The James family, slave-owners from Kentucky, found...

Posted by Kenneth W on December 01, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Worth the trip

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100

Beautiful, educational, awe-inspiring. I can not say anything bad about this visit. You start your tour with a movie, which I was dreading, because many movies are just a yawn-fest. However, this one kept me riveted and I even learned a few things. The employees were great! I would definitely return if I was in the area.

Posted by ChristineNH on November 06, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Jesse James

Posted on May 21, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

The Jesse James Farm is the birthplace of the outlaw Jesse James born on September 5th 1847. Tour the original cabin & a museum of family artifacts. It is owned and operated by the Clay County Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Department.

Posted on October 12, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

Museums and art galleries, nsk

Posted on March 17, 2013. Brought to you by hoovers.