Visitor Information

Visitor Information

We invite you to explore Hard Work U® and the many points of interest our picturesque campus has to offer.

A Message to Our Loyal Guests

After prayerful and thoughtful consideration, College of the Ozarks has decided to reduce Sunday operations to honor the Sabbath and provide students and staff time for worship and rest. Beginning August 4, 2025, the restaurant, bakery, creamery, and gift shop will be closed to the public every Sunday thereafter. 

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The Keeter Center Special Hours

August 17–18
Edwards Mill & General Store will be closed.

August 22
The Restaurant will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

All Student-Made Campus Retail locations will be closed. 

The Creamery, Bakery, and Gift Shop will remain open with regular hours.

August 24
The Keeter Center and all Student-Made Campus Retail locations will be closed.

August 25
The Keeter Center will be closed. All Student-Made Campus Retail locations will be open.

The Keeter Center

BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP

Mon - Thurs | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fri - Sat | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Coffee & Bakery

GIFT SHOP

Mon - Thurs | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fri - Sat | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Gift Shop

COLLEGE CREAMERY

Mon - Thurs | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fri - Sat | 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Creamery

RESTAURANT

Mon - Thurs | 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fri - Sat | 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Dining

Student-Made Campus Retail

EDWARDS MILL &

GENERAL STORE

Mon - Sat | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

 Edwards Mill

GAETZ TRACTOR 

MUSEUM

Mon - Sat | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Gaetz Tractor Museum

STAINED GLASS & 

CANDLE SHOP

Mon - Sat | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Stained Glass & Candles

RALPH FOSTER

MUSEUM

Tue - Sat | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sun - Mon | Closed

Ralph Foster Museum

Campus Map

College of the Ozarks warmly welcomes all visitors to enjoy our beautiful campus! The College of the Ozarks has a variety of unique experiences to offer to anyone planning a day of things to do in Branson, MO.

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Campus Map
Campus Map

College of the Ozarks warmly welcomes all visitors to enjoy our beautiful campus! The College of the Ozarks has a variety of unique experiences to offer to anyone planning a day of things to do in Branson, MO.

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The College of the Ozarks is a religious, non-profit, educational institution. The Vision of College of the Ozarks is to develop citizens of Christ-like character who are well-educated, hard-working and patriotic. The College focuses on developing young men and women in accordance with biblical teaching, including traditional notions of family, marriage, and sexuality. In keeping with the College’s Vision, Mission, and Goals, all events and the conduct of patrons must reflect the expectations of the College as expressed in this paragraph, in the College Catalog, and in the faculty, staff, and student handbooks. The College reserves the right to prohibit events and not extend services to persons or groups that are inconsistent with the College’s beliefs and expectations. Though the College will not deviate from its stated position, this provision is not intended to, and will not be used as a way to, exclude or discriminate against persons or groups that are legally protected under state and federal laws as those laws are applicable to the College.     

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, pet-free facility, as well as a learning laboratory of the College’s educational program, and is operated under the same Vision, Mission, Goals, and expectations as the College.