Hours & Admission
Plan Your Visit to the Pony Express National Museum
At the Pony Express National Museum, American history does not sit quietly behind glass. It rides. It delivers. It tells its story with hoofbeats and handwritten letters. Whether you are planning a family outing, a school trip, or a solo stop along your Missouri adventure, here is everything you need to know before you arrive.
Hours of Operation
Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm
Sunday: 11am–4pm
We are closed on major holidays. Please call ahead if you are visiting near a holiday to confirm hours.
Admission Rates
Adults: $10
Seniors (60+): $9
Students: $5
Kids (4–6): $3
3 & Under: Free
Group Visits
Planning to bring a school group, tour bus, or large gathering? We welcome organized groups and educational tours. Please contact us in advance so we can help make your visit smooth, engaging, and memorable.
Blue Star Museums Program
As a proud recipient of the 2025 Blue Star Museum Award, in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, we are honored to support active-duty military families with seasonal free admission through the Blue Star Museums program.
Make a Day of It
Located in the historic stables where the Pony Express began its daring 1860 run from St. Joseph to Sacramento, the museum offers immersive exhibits, the Hall of Riders, hands on learning experiences, and a gift shop filled with frontier treasures.
History is not just something you read here. It is something you step into.
We look forward to welcoming you through our doors.
