In 1905, the home of the Missouri Civil War Museum was built as Jefferson Barracks Post Exchange and Gymnasium building. It was used as a recreational facility for 13 years until it was used as troop barracks in WWI. During WWII, the building was once again used as a recreational facility until 1942, when it became an overflow ward for the nearby Jefferson Barracks Hospital. In 1946, the building became vacant and abandoned for the next 60 years. In 2002, the Missouri Civil War Museum was formed a a decade long restoration began. The museum opened its doors to the public in June of 2013 and is listed in the Top 3 Museums to Visit in St. Louis by TripAdvisor.
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