Museums in St. Louis

The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum

Sprawling children's discovery & educational center with exhibits, hands-on activities & events.

Kemper Art Museum at WashU

Teaching museum with an art collection focused on European & American works from the 1800s to now.

Saint Louis Art Museum

Grand beaux arts building & modern extension housing over 30,000 works of art, with free admission.

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Venerable institution featuring modern art exhibits, as well as related educational programs.

Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Missouri Civil War Museum

Commemorative exhibits honoring the Civil War in an historic 1905 former post exchange for soldiers.

Museum of Illusions - St. Louis

City Museum

Constantly evolving art installation, playground & discovery center made from found objects.

Moto Museum by Culinary Canvas

Displaying a collection of rare & vintage European motorcycles, with paid guided tours available.

Campbell House Museum

Restored 19th-century home displaying period furnishings, paintings & the family's personal effects.

Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis

Missouri History Museum

Free historical museum with a focus on the state along with general American & Western themes.

Citygarden Sculpture Park

Park dotted by lawns, pathways & seating, & notable for its water features, sculptures & video wall.

Pulitzer Arts Foundation

Contemporary home to a small art collection & host of rotating art exhibits, with limited hours.

Old Courthouse

Former slave Dred Scott sued for freedom in this courthouse, now offering tours & history exhibits.

MADE for Kids, created by The Magic House

World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries

This museum in a historic building explores the game of chess, with exhibits, tours & a gift shop.

The National Museum of Transportation

Indoor/outdoor museum exhibiting historic vehicles, including cars, planes & over 70 locomotives.

Museum at the Gateway Arch

Saint Louis Science Center

Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center since 1963, with live star shows & interactive exhibits.