Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum

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Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum The Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum is open for guided tours mid April through mid October on each Thursday and Friday (except holidays) from 1 - 4 p.m.

Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum is open for guided tours mid April through mid October on each Thursday and Friday (except holidays) from 1 - 4 p.m.

The Platte Co Historical Society celebrated America at its OCT.18th Fall Dinner with nearly 100 guests enjoying a BBQ di...
10/21/2026

The Platte Co Historical Society celebrated America at its OCT.18th Fall Dinner with nearly 100 guests enjoying a BBQ dinner and special presentation on The Revolutionary War Era's Ties to Platte County History. This presentation is available to groups upon request (at 20, 30 & 40 minute options). The event was a culmination of the museum's season of celebration for America 250.

Wonderful EVENT on OCT 18th! Fun history presentation - surprising facts -The REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA's TIES to PLATTE C...
10/08/2026

Wonderful EVENT on OCT 18th! Fun history presentation - surprising facts -The REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA's TIES to PLATTE COUNTY. This tells a story of regional significance with a unique twist. See www.pchs1882.org for more info!

Thank you, FREEDOM FRONTIER HERITAGE AREA. Platte Co Historical Society - Ben Ferrel Museum is proud to be a member.
10/08/2026

Thank you, FREEDOM FRONTIER HERITAGE AREA. Platte Co Historical Society - Ben Ferrel Museum is proud to be a member.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the museum during the Fall Festival! We were so busy that we forgot to take photos...
09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the museum during the Fall Festival! We were so busy that we forgot to take photos until our last two guests who kindly allowed us to snap these pics! Stop by before mid-October to see our exhibit - part of a celebration of America's 250th! Colonial tricorn hat selfies free with a tour :_🙂

Open 9-24 for Platte City's Fall Festival! One block from Main St.
09/16/2026

Open 9-24 for Platte City's Fall Festival! One block from Main St.

Stop by during Platte City's Fall Festival on Sept. 24th from 5 - 7:30 pm! See our Revolutionary War Era Right Here exh...
09/16/2026

Stop by during Platte City's Fall Festival on Sept. 24th from 5 - 7:30 pm! See our Revolutionary War Era Right Here exhibit and enjoy a tea tasting and more! In these photos some of our guests enjoy a tour

Thank you to the families of cousins Beth & Julie for visiting the museum and for Beth's donation of their family's exce...
09/16/2026

Thank you to the families of cousins Beth & Julie for visiting the museum and for Beth's donation of their family's exceptional Log Cabin quilt with a rich Platte County heritage. Also, the longest tea party in Platte County history continues - a sip of colonial-style tea with each tour for the 250th!

Fun morning at the museum for 4th of July - around sixty guests visited our patriotic open house for tea tastings, colon...
07/05/2026

Fun morning at the museum for 4th of July - around sixty guests visited our patriotic open house for tea tastings, colonial-era games and exhibit tours (featuring American coverlets as a story of our nation's history & the Revolutionary War Era) Special thanks to Pam, Deidre, Sue & Lisa for hosting.

Patriotic T shirts - still available at the museum! Stop in to see us Thurs & Friday 1-4, 4th of July from 9 am - noon...
06/30/2026

Patriotic T shirts - still available at the museum! Stop in to see us Thurs & Friday 1-4, 4th of July from 9 am - noon or message us on this page to meet us (we are often at the museum working so can easily work out a convenient time!). Show your 250th celebration spirit & help a great cause by buying one of these commemorative t-shirts - great for young & old, guys & gals- $20 each.

We're Open during Platte City's July 4th Celebration! Stop in to see us!
06/26/2026

We're Open during Platte City's July 4th Celebration! Stop in to see us!

Address

220 Ferrel Street
Platte City, MO
64079

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18164315121

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