Visit St. Louis Missouri Museum Scene

St. Louis, Missouri, offers a cultural experience for visitors of all ages by visiting the many museums located there.

No matter what your age, you will find a museum that will enthrall you and the entire family. Here are some popular ones, that deserve a visit.

The St. Louis Art Museum is a wonderful place to see the works of the Masters. Monet’s “Water Lilies” is a spectacular exhibit. There are landscape paintings and photography exhibits, which change periodically. Frederico Barocci will exhibit his paintings in the near future. There is food available, plus a unique gift shop. There is no charge for admission, unless there is a special showing. This museum is located in the city at 1 Fine Arts Drive.

The Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 96 acre outdoor museum. It is located directly off Interstate 44. There are educational programs presented throughout the year, however, the real treat are the sculptures which grace the park.

The City Museum is located on North 15th Street. The exhibits are located both inside the building and outdoors in the area surrounding the building. Children of all ages will enjoy the interactive exhibits, along with adults. There are man built caves, and even a giant jungle gym. You can download the map and brochure directly from the website.

The Magic House is another treat for children. This museum caters to children, as young as one years old. There is a children’s village, a place to interact with music, waterworks, a bubble room, and a kids construction zone. The admission price is just $8.75. It is located on Kirkwood Road.

The Contemporary Art Museum is another place to view magnificient art work. The exhibits change periodically, so each visit offers new paintings, etc. This museum is located on Washington Boulevard. The main gallery features name artists, such as David Noonan, Michael Smith, and Leslie Hewitt. Music, art, cultural programs are presented throughout the year. There are special tours for children and parents, also.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis offers a museum that should be of interest to all ages. There are artifacts from Pope John Paul II’s visit to the area. There is a pipe organ from 1915. There are scenes from the bible, made of millions of pieces of glass.

There is an outstanding Wax Museum located on 2nd Street. It offers visitors a chance to see the many wax replica figures of popular stars and political figures.

The Eugene Field House and Toy Museum is a tour of a home plus a gigantic toy museum. This museum was saved by 2000 school children in 1935, when they collected monies to keep the home open for tours, There are many artifacts that were collected by Field displayed in the house. The gift shop, located there, has some very unusual items that can be purchased. The home is located on South Broadway Street.

A visit to the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center. There is a detailed history of the holocaust, with personal testimonies, pictures, and audio presentations. The museum is located on Millstone Campus Drive.

There are other small museums scattered throughout the city. The above mentioned ones are the most popular with visitors.

References: AAA Publishing Company
St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission


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