Still wondering why we all love the outlaws, but i suppose that is just hollywood. Working locally at a nearby auto plant and had the weekend off. Musuem has many very interesting artifacts, all well represented . Introductory video was very good. 8 dollars for adults, includes guided tour of the James homes.
I love history and my husband's And I visit outlaws graves all over. I knew his grave was not here but went anyways. Don't know why people complain about no pictures allowed in tje house there's nothing worth taking a picture but very intetesting. I will bring kids back.
Museum is well done and has quite a few items belonging to Jesse and Frank. The introductory video was good. House still has old wallpaper, etc. thus the dust and mold alerts. I wasn't bothered, but the friend I was with had to go outside. I thought the tour was interesting. Although the house has some electricity, tour guide used flashlight to highlight items - that was a little odd. As my dad always said, If Jesse had kept his back to the wall, he'd still be with us! Nice gift shop, too. Mrs. James sold rocks off Jesse's grave for 25c to tourists. The gift shop continues the tradition - and at the same price.
All tours through the house are led by an historic interpreter as part of the tour which consists of the 20 minute film and three galleries of artifacts.
I was traveling for days, and saw this was an actor action not too far out of the way, so I made it a destination before the final destination. It was very cool with lots of relics antiques, and best of all some of Jesse James and friends gun collection. I love guns so I found it very cool. There's a movie which I stayed to watch, and another that wasn't showing while I would be there. It's cool but doesn't take too long to go through the museum and see things. Good half a day adventure to be had by most people.
Jesse lived down the road from my ancestors the magills. So it was doubly interesting for my sister and i. The docent was so knowledgeable. Go and learn about Jesse and his family, particularly his mother. Omg!!!! Interesting day
If you're a fan you will find this interesting. Small museum, a walk about around the farmhouse. Very little original left. It continues the James family tradition to make a buck on the Jessie James name. Light hearted, take it all in with a grain of salt.
The video and display were interesting and well done, but the actual tour of the home was a little tedious (repeating what we had already seen and heard) and was guided (we had to wait and stay with the guide). ALLERGY ALERT: The home had mold!!
Enjoy taking our guests to this attraction. The history gives you insight into the events of the time that caused the acts of violence of the outlaws and the lawmen.
For the Jesse and Frank James buffs, this is the must see. The James family has given their artifacts and material to this museum located on the site of the James family farm. From the rifles, saddles, and etc to the James farmhouse, it is all authentic. The museum staff are very knowledgeable.