The Jesse James Bank Museum

The Jesse James Bank Museum The Jesse James Bank Museum is located on the historic square in downtown Liberty, Missouri. Visitors see bank as it was in 1866.
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CLOSED DURING JAN/FEB AND ALL HOLIDAYS

It was a cold and snowy February afternoon when a group of horsemen rode into Liberty, Missouri. After a short time, gunshots broke the winter silence as the men rode off with their loot leaving one young college student dead and the town in shock. The Jesse James Bank, located on the historic square in Liberty, Missouri, was the site of the nation’s first s

uccessful daylight peacetime bank robbery. While the robbers were never caught, the crime as attributed to the infamous James Gang. Period furnishings fill the room and one become immersed in the story of the robbery as told by the bank teller. As you peer into the original green vault you can imagine the fear felt by the two bank tellers. Among the furnishings, a rare Seth Thomas clock, set for the exact time and date of the robbery, February 13, 1866. Many photographs and other documents are on display for the public to view.

June 6 Quilt Walk on the square10am Jean Warren will be talking about historic quilts, fabric and patterns. FREE EVENT ...
05/26/2026

June 6 Quilt Walk on the square
10am Jean Warren will be talking about historic quilts, fabric and patterns. FREE EVENT


05/18/2026

The Jesse James Bank Museum will be closed on
Monday, May 25.

Clay County Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites is developing a Master Plan—and your input matters!Share your ideas by co...
05/07/2026

Clay County Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites is developing a Master Plan—and your input matters!
Share your ideas by completing our Community Survey and exploring the Interactive Map to tell us what you’d like to see in our parks and historic sites.
👉 Get started here: https://engagerdg.com/claycountyparks

Former history teacher and NFL player, Stan Ellsworth rides his Harley Davidson motorcycle across America delving into o...
05/04/2026

Former history teacher and NFL player, Stan Ellsworth rides his Harley Davidson motorcycle across America delving into our nation's history, covering the Revolutionary war, Civil War, and more recently, Wild West outlaws.

This scene was filmed in 2012.

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04/15/2026

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Ever since the advent of motion pictures, Jesse James has been a popular subject. Probably the first film, The James Boys in Missouri, was an 18-minute one-reel silent made in 1908. Produced by Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, it was directed by Broncho Billy Anderson (born Maxwell Henry Aronson)...

04/13/2026

The Jesse James Bank Museum will open at noon on
Monday, April 13,
due to staff training.

April 3, 1882On this day Jesse James was shot and killed by Bob Ford.
04/03/2026

April 3, 1882

On this day Jesse James was shot and killed by Bob Ford.

Address

103 N Water Street
Liberty, MO
64068

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18167368510

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