Bootheel Youth Museum

09/16/2026

Old photo of Malden Air Base employees. See anyone you know?

09/15/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Bootheel Youth Museum has received a $15,000 grant from Missouri Humanities! 💛💙💛🚀

This generous funding will help support our Third Thursday programs through October 2027, allowing us to continue bringing engaging speakers, local history, educational programs, and memorable experiences to our community.

09/14/2026

We want to thank Philip and Patsy Shelton for their generous donation to the BYM!! 🚀💛💫🚀

09/13/2026

Las Brisas will be serving supper starting at 6:00 before Thursday night's Malden Army Airfield presentation.

Menu will be:
Choice of Steak or Chicken Fajitas or Steak or Chicken, Cheese & Rice. Gustavo will have plenty of fixings for both. Price will be $15 per plate, including drink - cash only, please, for meals.

Bring your appetite!

09/12/2026

09/10/2026

WE’RE HIRING! Part-time Custodian / Front Office Team Member
Send your résumé to: [email protected]

Background check and drug screening required.

09/10/2026

✈️ HISTORY TAKES FLIGHT AT THE BOOTHEEL YOUTH MUSEUM!

Join us next Thursday as Mike Williams brings the fascinating stories of Malden Army Airfield and the flyers, officers, civilians, and community members who made history there to life!
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

09/08/2026

💚💛 THANK YOU, MALDEN! 💛💚 What an incredible turnout for the MHS Alumni Homecoming Parade! 🎉 We loved seeing so many smiling faces, waving to friends and neighbors, and passing out plenty of green & gold beads! 📿

We are so grateful to be part of a community that shows up, celebrates together, and makes Malden such a special place to call home. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the parade so much fun! We love you, Malden! 💚💛

09/08/2026

Missouri Wildlife Day is THIS SATURDAY! 🐾🌿 Join us at the Bootheel Youth Museum on Saturday, September 12th at 12:30 PM for a WILD afternoon of discovery with Biology & Research Teacher Hannah Poole!

Meet live animals, explore Missouri wildlife, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids! 🔍🦌🐢

Don’t miss this WILD adventure at the BYM! 💚