Children's Museums

The Historic Daniel Boone Home

Name: The Historic Daniel Boone Home
Address: 1868 Hwy F, Defiance, MO 63341, Defiance, MO, US
Telephone: (636) 798-2005
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (746 reviews)

📍 1868 Hwy F, Defiance, MO 63341

📞 (636) 798-2005

🌐 www.sccmo.org/1701/The-Historic-Daniel-Boone-Home-at-Linden

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🕐 Hours

Monday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Friday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM–5 PM

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About The Historic Daniel Boone Home

The Historic Daniel Boone Home is a children's museum in Defiance, MO. The site functions as a repository for historic houses that were slated for destruction, preserving them for future generations by relocating them to the grounds. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 746 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Historic House Museum & Village
Location: Defiance, Missouri
Best For: All ages, families interested in 19th century history
Admission: Free grounds access; guided tours $5-$8
Special Features: Living history programs, artisan demonstrations, Old Peace Chapel with pipe organ

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The site functions as a repository for historic houses that were slated for destruction, preserving them for future generations by relocating them to the grounds
⭐The Daniel Boone Home is a three-story historic house with the main floor and lower level wheelchair accessible, but the third level is only accessible by stairs
⭐The Old Peace Chapel, an 1800s building on the grounds, features a pipe organ and is available for event reservations

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan to spend 2-3 hours and dress for outdoor weather - the site is mostly outdoors with gravel pathways, so wear comfortable shoes and check the forecast before visiting.
💡Call 636-949-7535 ahead of your visit to confirm which buildings are open and what living history programs or artisan demonstrations are scheduled that week, as programming varies seasonally.
💡Bring a picnic to enjoy the grounds - the site is set in beautiful natural Missouri landscape with plenty of outdoor space, making it ideal for a relaxing afternoon meal between building tours.
💬If you have mobility concerns, note that only the main floor and lower level of the Daniel Boone Home are wheelchair accessible; the third floor requires stairs, and village pathways are gravel with occasional steps at building entrances.
💡Take a guided tour rather than self-exploring to get the full historical context - the knowledgeable guides enhance the educational experience of the preserved buildings and explain how structures were relocated to save them from destruction.