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This “Visitors” web page has driving directions, an e-mail directory, an information request site, lodging information and a virtual tour – all available through the links at the left. MMA is located in Mexico in beautiful North Central Missouri. The “Driving Directions” link will take you to a map that shows the school conveniently located between St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri. From Kansas City and St. Louis, you drive on Interstate 70 to Kingdom City (Exit 148), and then north for 15 miles on US Highway 54. There are directional signs to the campus as you come into the city. The Kansas City and St. Louis International Airports are both excellent transportation hubs. However, the St. Louis Airport is about 1-hour driving distance closer to Mexico than Kansas City. All major air carriers and rental car agencies service both airports. The MO-X Van Service is available at both airports for those who do not drive. Their telephone number is 573-256-1991. The Admissions Office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The office is open Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. until noon, and by appointment on Sundays. If these times are not convenient, please call the Admissions Office at 573-581-1776 for a special visiting time. There are special events held on campus that are open to the general public. The calendar of events, which is linked above will be helpful in planning your visit. There are military parades and reviews held on Colonels Field most Sundays beginning at 1:40 p.m. If the weather is inclement, the parades are held in the MMA Field House. Cadets who have earned awards during the month and special guests are honored at these ceremonies. There are non-denominational vespers service held in the MMA Memorial Chapel each Sunday evening during the school year beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is a Thanksgiving Service held on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 a.m. for the cadets who are on campus during the Thanksgiving Break, plus guests from the community. The Annual Christmas Evensong will be Thursday, December 14th beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Visitors will need to be seated for Evensong not later than 7:20 p.m. The school calendar lists all services. If you would like to visit with a member of the faculty, their email addresses can be found by going to the link above. They can be reached by telephone in the High School at 573-581-1773 and in the Middle School at 573-581-1777 They may be in class when you call and have to return your call thereafter. Visitors traveling to Mexico, Missouri will find lodging information at the link above. If you need any special help before visiting Missouri Military Academy, please call us at 573-581-1776 and we will be happy to help. |