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Creative Learning Alliance
www.creativelearningalliance.org
Our vision is to engage people of all ages in hands-on learning, driven by curiosity and play.
Our mission is to create a hands-on, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) based attraction that exercises curiosity, promotes exploration, and develops imagination through interactivity. The science center will:
- Improve the quality of life for residents in the region.
- Increase economic impact by drawing visitors to the area.
- Provide partnership opportunities.
- Assist local employers in recruiting employees from outside the area.
- Open children's minds to a range of potential career opportunities.
P.O. Box 3655
Joplin, MO 64803-3655
Map
417-825-2710
- Non-Profit Organizations/Civic Organizations
- Museums
- Tourist Attractions
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George Washington Carver National Monument
www.nps.gov/gwca
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.
CBA is a 501c3 that exists as a "Friends of the Park" association for the George Washington Carver National Monument.
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840
Map
417-325-4151
Carver Birthplace Association
George Washington Carver National Monument
5646 Carver Road
Diamond, MO 64840
Map
417-325-4156
- Tourist Attractions
- Non-Profit Organizations/Civic Organizations
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Joplin History & Mineral Museum
www.joplin-museum.org
Joplin History & Mineral Museum is home to the Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Collection, Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum, and the National Historical Cookie Cutter Museum.
504 South Schifferdecker Avenue
P.O. Box 555
Joplin, MO 64802-0555
Map
417-623-1180 ext1586
- Museums
- Tourist Attractions
- Non-Profit Organizations/Civic Organizations
- Meeting/Banquet/Conference Facility
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George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
www.spivaarts.org
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts is Joplin's independent community arts center. Year round, exhibitions and special events in four galleries feature local, regional, and nationally known artists; hands-on classes attract students of all ages. Celebrating the creative experience since 1948.
212 West 7th Street
Joplin, MO 64801
Map
417-623-0183
- Art Galleries
- Museums
- Tourist Attractions
- Non-Profit Organizations/Civic Organizations
- Meeting/Banquet/Conference Facility
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Wildcat Glades Nature Group
www.wildcatglades.org
The Wildcat Glades Friends Group was formed to protect the area known as Wildcat Park and the surrounding chert glade environment, habitat, and wildlife by promoting awareness and sustainability, providing education and recreation space and programs, and sponsoring nature-based activities.
201 West Riviera Drive
P.O. Box 3063
Joplin, MO 64803-3063
Map
417-708-7713
- Nature Center
- Recreation
- Tourist Attractions
- Non-Profit Organizations/Civic Organizations
