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Comments:	On April 3, 1860, at 7:15 pm, a lone rider left on horseback from the gates of one of the nation’s most historic landmarks, the Pikes Peak Stables in St. Joseph, Missouri. Carrying saddlebags filled with our nations hopes and dreams, the riders traveled 2000 miles west to Sacramento, California. These brave young souls raced against nature's cruel elements and rugged terrain in an attempt to unite a country separated by distance. Today the stables continue to stand as a tribute to the legend and legacy of the Pony Express and its enduring era. Come and experience the many exciting, educational, state-of-the-art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express.<p> Hours of operation: March 2 to November 31; Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 1 to March 1; Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Plenty of free on street parking. The gift shop has a Pony Express Museum penny book for $15.00.<br> Admission: Adults $8, Seniors (65 and over) $7, Students (7-17) $4, Children (4-6) $2, Children (under 4) free. The gift shop attendant let me through the back of the gift shop to access the machine for free.<p> <b>Machine 1</b> is inside at the back of the gift shop. Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Pony Express':<br> 1. (V) Buffalo Bill Cody with 'National Museum'.<br> 2. (H) Pony Express building with 'St. Joseph, MO'.<br> 3. (H) Pony Express rider going right holding hat with 'The National Museum'.<br> 4. (H) Oval logo with horse inside with 'Pony Express St Joseph, MO'.<p> Retired 1 Design: 1. (H) Pony Express rider going right holding hat with 'Pony Express Museum 1860 2010 150 St. Joseph, Missouri' [The 150th Anniversary design has been replaced by the vertical design of a depiction of Buffalo Bill Cody].<p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 39° 45' 21.9378 Longitude: -94° 50' 55'.2084<br> Google Maps coordinates: Q542+9F St Joseph, Missouri<p> 6/22/2020 Successful mail off. Received within 3 weeks. VG<p> May 23, 2023. The penny machine is rolling well centered excellent images on 95% copper pre-1982 pennies. MWHTH<p>
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Pony Express National Museum

Machine Locations > Missouri

914 Penn Street
St. Joseph, MO , 64503-2544

Phone: (816) 279-5059

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On April 3, 1860, at 7:15 pm, a lone rider left on horseback from the gates of one of the nation’s most historic landmarks, the Pikes Peak Stables in St. Joseph, Missouri. Carrying saddlebags filled with our nations hopes and dreams, the riders traveled 2000 miles west to Sacramento, California. These brave young souls raced against nature's cruel elements and rugged terrain in an attempt to unite a country separated by distance. Today the stables continue to stand as a tribute to the legend and legacy of the Pony Express and its enduring era. Come and experience the many exciting, educational, state-of-the-art exhibits conveying the need, creation, operation and termination of the Pony Express.

Hours of operation: March 2 to November 31; Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. December 1 to March 1; Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Plenty of free on street parking. The gift shop has a Pony Express Museum penny book for $15.00.
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors (65 and over) $7, Students (7-17) $4, Children (4-6) $2, Children (under 4) free. The gift shop attendant let me through the back of the gift shop to access the machine for free.

Machine 1 is inside at the back of the gift shop. Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Pony Express':
1. (V) Buffalo Bill Cody with 'National Museum'.
2. (H) Pony Express building with 'St. Joseph, MO'.
3. (H) Pony Express rider going right holding hat with 'The National Museum'.
4. (H) Oval logo with horse inside with 'Pony Express St Joseph, MO'.

Retired 1 Design: 1. (H) Pony Express rider going right holding hat with 'Pony Express Museum 1860 2010 150 St. Joseph, Missouri' [The 150th Anniversary design has been replaced by the vertical design of a depiction of Buffalo Bill Cody].

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 39° 45' 21.9378 Longitude: -94° 50' 55'.2084
Google Maps coordinates: Q542+9F St Joseph, Missouri

6/22/2020 Successful mail off. Received within 3 weeks. VG

May 23, 2023. The penny machine is rolling well centered excellent images on 95% copper pre-1982 pennies. MWHTH

Machine 1 - Inside in the gift shop

Retired 1 design

Pony Express Penny book $15.00