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1. How do I contact the Chamber of Commerce?

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce telephone number is (417) 624-4150.

2. How can I find out about local cultural events?

For information about cultural events in the four-state area please call the Southwest Missouri Arts Council at (417) 781-8931.

3. Is there a local arts center?

The local arts center is George A. Spiva Center for the Arts and is located at 222 E. 3rd Street. For exhibit information, workshops, tours, and other special events, contact the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts at (417) 623-0183.

4. Where is the Thomas Hart Benton mural located?

An exhibit of the Thomas Hart Benton mural titled “Joplin at the Turn of the Century” is located on the main floor of the Joplin City Hall (Newman Building), 602 S. Main Street. It is open for free public viewing from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

5. How can I learn more about the community theatre?

For information about upcoming youth or adult community productions, please call the Joplin Little Theatre at (417) 623-3638.

6. Where can I find help planning a convention?

Planning services for individuals or groups bringing conventions, reunions, meetings, shows and festivals to Joplin are available through the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau at (417) 625-4789.

7. Where can I find event information?

For information about current events being held in the Joplin area, please call the Joplin Conventions and Visitors Bureau at (417) 625-4791.

8. How can I learn about historic landmarks?

If you need information on existing landmarks, on local, state and federal regulations, or on financial incentives to preserve or restore landmarks, call the Joplin Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510.

9. How can I obtain information about City tours?

For information regarding tours of City Hall, the Police Station and the Fire Station, please call the City Clerk at (417) 624-0820 ext. 220.

10. How do I contact the local visitor’s bureau?

Complimentary locator maps marking points of interest in the Joplin area are available in the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau office located at 602 S. Main St on the 1st Floor. A variety of visitor guides for the four-state region are also available.

For additional information call (417) 625-4789, or visit the CVB website at www.joplincvb.com.