Pony Express National Museum: Visitor Facts

The Pony Express National Museum sits at 914 Penn Street in St. Joseph, in the stables where the Pony Express began. Adults pay $10, and hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.Checked October 30, 2026 against the official pages listed under Sources. Prices, hours and seasons change; confirm on the official site before you go.

MuseumType
St. JosephCity
North MissouriRegion
Free in PartAdmission

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Directions
Coming Up
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Visit Facts at a Glance

Address	914 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503
Phone	(800) 530-5930 or (816) 279-5059
Hours	As printed when we read it on October 30, 2026: Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–4pm. Winter (December 1 to March 1): Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm, and Sunday 11am–4pm.
Admission	As printed: Adults: $10; Seniors (60+): $9; Students (7–17): $5; Children (4–6): $3; Children under 4: free; Members and patrons: free
Dogs	Not published on the page we read
Official site	Pony Express National Museum (official)

What to Know

Winter hours run December 1 to March 1 with a 4pm close Monday to Saturday.
Children under 4 are free.
A tour group price is offered.
Seasonal hours may vary.

Facts, Each With Its Source

Fax: (816) 233-9370 (source)

Directions and Location

914 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503. Open in Google Maps

Approximate pin from an OpenStreetMap place with this name, not a surveyed entrance. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Coming Up Near Pony Express National Museum

Foreigners Journey at the Missouri Theater (816 LIVE)Nov 14 · St. Joseph
Who Brought the Humbug at the Missouri Theater (816 LIVE)Dec 12 · St. Joseph
Saint Joseph Symphony: Holiday Cheer at the Missouri TheaterDec 19 · St. Joseph
Frozen: The Broadway Musical at the Missouri Theater (Robidoux Resident Theatre)Mar 5–7 · St. Joseph
Saint Joseph Symphony: Golden Era at the Missouri at the Missouri TheaterMar 20 · St. Joseph

Events within 30 miles, straight-line from the place to the centre of the event town, not driving miles; events in towns we have no checked centre for are left out. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.

Nearby

Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum

More: Places To Go, state parks and historic sites, North Missouri guide, North Missouri events.

What We Could Not Verify

Not confirmed

Pet policy and accessibility info not shown.
Opening year not stated.
County not printed.
Sources disagree: Page banner says '165 Years of the Pony Express' while one image alt text says 'Celebrating 250 Years'.
The map pin is approximate, from OpenStreetMap, not a surveyed entrance.
Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.

Questions People Ask

What does Pony Express National Museum cost?

As printed on the official site when we read it: Adults: $10; Seniors (60+): $9; Students (7–17): $5; Children (4–6): $3; Children under 4: free; Members and patrons: free

What are the hours at Pony Express National Museum?

As printed on October 30, 2026: Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–4pm. Winter (December 1 to March 1): Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm, and Sunday 11am–4pm.

Where is Pony Express National Museum?

914 Penn Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503.

Sources

Home, read October 30, 2026

Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Pony Express National Museum, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places-to-go-in-missouri/pony-express-national-museum/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.