Museum closed now through late March 2017 for its annual work period. Powers Museum is the local history museum for the community of Carthage, Missouri, and its visitors. Located on Route 66 and historic Jefferson Highway auto trail. Museum has seasonal public schedule (April through October most years). Extended schedule to be offered in 2017 with special traveling exhibit (mid-Nov. through early Jan. 2018). Contact museum for events that take place on site and off during Nov. - mid-March. Research library available by advance appointment only year round (subject to staff/volunteer availability).