Awards & Recognition
Excellence in History & Education
The Pony Express National Museum has received local, regional, and national recognition for its commitment to historic preservation, education, and visitor experience. These honors reflect the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters.
Recent Awards & Honors
2019 LUXlife Magazine's Family & Visitor Attraction Awards - “Best Historical Learning Experience in Missouri”
2019 True West Magazine - Ranked the Pony Express in the top 10 for museums in the country.
2019 Country Living Magazine's, announced Pony Express PumpkinFest as one of the country’s top fall festivals featured on their website.
2019 Missouri Highway 36 “Travel the Way of American Genius!”, published every two years, showcased The Pony Express in their “Genius Spotlight” section.
2019 American Countryside radio program - St. Joseph filming special, highlighted the Pony Express.
2020 True West Magazine - Ranked the Pony Express as #4 for top western museums in the country.
2020 TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Winner - In the top 10% of attractions worldwide.
Best of St. Joe 2023, Museum/Attraction by KQ2
2024 Reader’s Choice Award, Favorite Museum by News-Press NOW
2024 Reader’s Choice Award, Favorite Summer Camp (Pony Express Day Camp) by News-Press NOW
2024 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award
2025 Reader’s Choice Gold Award, Museum by News-Press NOW
2025 Blue Star Museum Award by The National Endowment for the Arts & Blue Star Families
2025 True West Magazine Top 25 Western Region Museums
