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CARTHAGE, MISSOURI

Precious Moments Chapel & gardens

Visit Sam Butcher’s chapel, where the familiar Precious Moments characters appear in a remarkable collection of devotional art.

Shore excursionsPrecious Moments Chapel & gardens

Your day, thoughtfully planned.

Set among the rolling countryside outside Carthage, Precious Moments Chapel brings Sam Butcher’s distinctive figures into a setting of murals, stained glass, and landscaped grounds. Spend an unhurried morning with the artwork, visit the museum, and learn about the artist behind the collection. Time is set aside for the gardens and gift shop before your return to the ship.

3 hoursEasy walking · Quiet indoor spacesDay 37 · December 20 · Morning

Your experience includes

  • Return transfer from the Carthage berth
  • Hosted chapel and museum visit
  • Time in the gardens and gift shop
  • A warm drink on the return journey

Before you go

Planned departure 10:00 am; return 1:00 pm. This is a place of Christian devotional art; please observe quiet conduct inside the chapel. Gardens are viewed in their winter season, and individual areas may close for services or seasonal maintenance. Chapel admission is complimentary; your tour fare covers transport, hosting, and refreshments.

Learn more about the landmark: Precious Moments Chapel visitor information. Photography credit.

This excursion is available as an addition to the complete voyage. Meeting details and final timings are supplied before your excursion.