Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 10:00–16:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-21 to 2026-12-15; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground approximately three miles to the northwest of its original site.

Events

• Large Group Available for Reservation - Morning 09:30 AM–12:00 PM
• Large Group Available to Reserve - Afternoon 01:00 PM–03:30 PM
• Parallel Pasts: Two Sides to Every Story Walking Tour 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
• Walking Tour 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
• Featured Focus 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Location varies by program topic.
• Meet the Neighbors 01:30 PM–02:00 PM · Location varies by program topic.
• Trails and Trowels - National Public Lands Day

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

From north of Ste. Genevieve (e.g. St. Louis), take I-55 South to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From south of Ste. Genevieve (e.g. Cape Girardeau), take I-55 North to exit 150. Follow MO-32 East for about 4 miles. Turn right on Market Street. From southern Illinois, you can also take the Ste. Genevieve - Modoc Ferry across the Mississippi. Please visit http://stegenmodocferry.com/ for hours and rates.

Weather & when to go

The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. The average high in July is 88 degrees and the average low in January is 22 degrees. The area averages 41 inches of precipitation annually. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Visitor center

Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center

Visitor center

Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center

Visitor center

Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center

Visitor center

Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center — Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is open daily from 9AM to 5PM with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day holidays. Inside the Visitor Center, find out all there is to see and do in Ste. Genevieve, including the area history, attractions, where to eat & sleep, local… — From I-55: Exit 150. Turn east onto Hwy. 32. Travel 4.6 miles to the intersection of Hwy 32 and Hwy 61. Continue straight through stoplight, continue.9 miles to intersection of Fourth and Market. Turn right on Market to enter the Historic District of Ste. Genevieve.

Facilities on the park map

3 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 4 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 2 restroom, 4 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

History

Opened

2020

• Park opened