Pony Express Museum
The Pony Express Museum is a transport museum in Saint Joseph, Missouri, documenting the history of the Pony Express, the first fast mail line across the North American continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific coast. You can find it in St. Joseph. Around it, Glore Psychiatric Museum (2.6 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside St. Joseph
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Joseph
Pony Express Museum is inside St. Joseph, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Kansas City
Kansas City is about 46 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Pony Express Museum
The Pony Express Museum is a transport museum in Saint Joseph, Missouri, documenting the history of the Pony Express, the first fast mail line across the North American continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific coast. The museum is housed in a surviving portion of the Pike's Peak Stables, from which westward-bound Pony Express riders set out on their journey.
The Pony Express Museum is one of the most historically educational museums in the country in respect to the legendary mail service that ran from April 3, 1860 to October 26, 1861. Between exhibits, a 7-part diorama, maps, an archeological dig and artifacts, the museum has entertained and educated visitors from all over the world.
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Where to base yourself for Pony Express Museum
For a bed close by, look to St. Joseph (24) and Country Club (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pony Express Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | in town | — | 24 15 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 71,001 | $154K | D |
| Country Club | 6 mi north | 10 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 2,512 | $205K | — |
| Weston | 24 mi south | 35 min | 13 4 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs | 1,855 | $259K | A |
| Elwood | 2 mi west | 5 min | 1 1 motel | 1,137 | $88K | D− |
| Atchison | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 10,789 | $130K | C+ |
| Wathena | 4 mi west | 5 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,273 | $162K | — |
| Washington Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 motel | 2,966 | $125K | — |
| Savannah | 13 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,107 | $162K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These well-known sights sit within 53 miles.
Big draw53 mi Stadium & arenaArrowhead Stadium
46 mi Park & preserveSubTropolis
53 mi Stadium & arenaKauffman Stadium
44 mi Theme parkWorlds of Fun13 mi MuseumGlore Psychiatric Museum
46 mi Stadium & arenaCPKC Stadium
49 mi LandmarkAdam-ondi-Ahman
48 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile CenterPhoto credits
Arrowhead Stadium: Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SubTropolis: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Kauffman Stadium: Mysteryman28, Public domain · Worlds of Fun: Tkexb173 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CPKC Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Adam-ondi-Ahman: Own work by Americasroof (Transfered by Jeneme), CC BY-SA 3.0 · T-Mobile Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions about Pony Express Museum
Is Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph?
Yes. It’s inside St. Joseph, MO.
When is the best time to visit Pony Express Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Pony Express Museum from Kansas City?
About 46 miles south of Kansas City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Pony Express Museum?
Kansas City (MCI), about 32 miles away.
Where should I stay near Pony Express Museum?
St. Joseph (in town, 24 places to stay), Country Club (6 mi, 4 places to stay) and Weston (24 mi, 13 places to stay).
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