During your visit to the Sikeston Depot Museum you can explore the history of Sikeston and Southeast Missouri through the history museum’s permanent and rotating exhibits. In the Art Gallery local artists’ works reflect the diverse voices of Missouri. Additionally, travelling exhibits from national museums are on view throughout Sikeston Depot Museum galleries.
Exhibitions
The Upper Gallery
Learn about the Mississippian Indian tribes of “Swampeast Missouri” and the state’s cotton growing heritage. The Upper Gallery at Sikeston Depot Museum interprets the history of Sikeston and Southeast Missouri through exhibits showcasing photographs and other artifacts of historic significance.
The Art Gallery
Within the Art Gallery you will discover a wide variety of artistic styles made by local and regional artists. Displays in the Art Gallery rotate every two months and pieces within the exhibits are often available to purchase. Past art exhibits have showcased Dave Walker’s Fabriscapes and Chris Evan’s rodeo and western pieces.
The Main Gallery
The Main Gallery is the Sikeston Depot Museum’s largest display hall, combining Sikeston and surrounding area history, Missouri art and special exhibits. Permanent displays within the gallery include The Parlor, The History of Parks Air Base and The Invention of the Mechanical Horse.
The Sikeston Room
The Museum’s Sikeston Room is solely dedicated to the history of Sikeston. As you explore the room, pictures, films and artifacts bring Sikeston history to life.
- Special exhibits are often featured in the Sikeston Depot Museum’s galleries. Past exhibits have included a display in the Upper Gallery showcasing Civil War artifacts and memorabilia and an exhibit on the Holocaust in the Main Gallery.
- Be sure to stop by the Sikeston Depot Gift Shop featuring Sikeston and Southeastern Missouri memorabilia.
- Head outside to see the Museum’s red caboose, one of the few things remnant of the days of the Iron Mountain Railroad Train Depot.