SGMLC Unveils Mining Gallery
On Wednesday, October 18th the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mining Gallery, which is now open to the public. In attendance were the donors who made the addition possible, including representatives from Mississippi Lime Co who sponsored the gallery. Elizabeth Wilkerson of Mississippi Lime cut the ribbon […]
Custom Puzzles
Turn your favorite photos into their favorite gifts! Puzzles make unforgettable and meaningful unique gifts for all of your favorite people!Bring your digital photos into the museum or email them to us and we’ll have a high-quality puzzle gift made in short order. Puzzle Sizes Include: 11×17 – $24.99 (308 or 96 pieces) or 8.5 […]
Pictures with Santa
Here’s your chance to get a one-of-a-kind photowith Santa AND a dinosaur! Santa will be visiting theHall of Giants and you can take pictures with him in frontof the Parasaurolophus!
Blackfathom Cave Explored
November 29 – 7 pmSince its discovery in 2007, cavers have documented 7 miles of this glistening, highly decorated underground waterway in southern Ste. Genevieve County. It is now Missouri’s seventh-longest known cave, and one of its most unusual, with its big fish and breathtaking cave formations.Join us as Chad McCain takes us into the […]
The History of Kaskaskia Island
SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTATION NOVEMBER 8TH The Mississippi river town of Kaskaskia was a frontier boomtown, playing an important role in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. When Illinois was admitted to the Union in 1818, it became the first state capital. Then, the Mighty Mississippi, Kaskaskia’s source of prosperity, turned on the […]
Museum celebrates anniversary with GTO
The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center (SGMLC) is nearing its 90th anniversary and is inviting the community to help celebrate with a fun evening of music at the Orris. The popular GTO Band, who is also celebrating an anniversary—it’s 35th, will be performing on Saturday, October 28 from 8-12 pm. The band will feature the […]
Mississippi Lime Company Story
Wednesday, October 18th – 7 pm Two hundred feet below where you’re standing, is more than 6,000 acres of buried limestone. It’s a virtual city underground that operates 24/7 bringing the limestone to the surface. During this presentation, you’ll discover how limestone was formed; how Ste. Genevieve became a player in the limestone […]
Eclipse Workshop Set
SGMLC has teamed with community partners to bring you fun and important information on the upcoming solar eclipse. Sponsored by Barley Automotive.
Ste. Genevieve and its Historical Global Connections
Ste. Genevieve has a great history, but the historical connections around the world are really something special. The architecture, events and people of Ste. Genevieve are intertwined in significant historical events. Dr. Rhett Oldham in his presentation on Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the museum theatre will explore:I. Ste. Genevieve and Paris A. […]
SGMLC and Missouri Ozark Dinosaur Project (MODP) remember Dr. Bruce Stinchcomb
The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Bruce Stinchcomb and respect his 50+ years of contributions to the world of geology and paleontology. With more than 50 years of professional experience, Dr. Stinchcomb has been retired since 2005, having worked at St. Louis Community College as a […]