The magnificent Precious Moments Chapel near Carthage, Missouri, contains some of the most beautiful and inspiring original works of art ever created by artist Sam Butcher, creator of the Precious Moments collection. Vast tableaux, majestic story murals, a Sistine Chapel-inspired ceiling, exquisite stained glass windows are just a few of the artistic creations that await you in this scene amid rolling wood and stream. Pause for reflection and meditation, as you are transported to a place of complete tranquility and peace, where Nature and Man have come together to honor God through art, music, and word. The Precious Moments Chapel awaits you. Come and rejoice in its beauty and wonder, and experience the inspiration that brings more than a million visitors each year to this very special place.