• A few words from
    Scott Pelley...

    Scott Pelley, former CBS Evening News anchor, addresses
    the Walter Cronkite Memorial at Missouri Western State University.

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About the Memorial
Read about the displays you’ll see when you visit the Cronkite Memorial.

When to Visit

Our hours of operation:

Open year-round Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday

Closed major holidays and Missouri Western State University scheduled breaks. Please note that the Memorial will be closed whenever the University is closed for inclement weather.

Where We Are

We look forward to your visit. ADMISSION IS FREE.

Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Drive
Spratt Hall Atrium
Saint Joseph, MO 64507

Map | Directions

The Memorial is located in Spratt Hall (look for the Cronkite banners on the building exterior).

Visitor parking is located in Lot C.

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Contact Us

How can we assist you?

Email: cronkite@missouriwestern.edu

Phone: (816) 271-4199

Wheelchair accessible and closed captioned logos

Exhibits are wheelchair accessible and closed-captioned.

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