Originally built as the first national monument to Thomas Jefferson, the Missouri History Museum looks at the history of St. Louis from 1764 to the present …
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Sep 25, 2024
The Missouri History Museum is situated in the Forest Park area, a short drive from downtown St. Louis and with good, free parking available. Also a MetroLink station is located within a short walk. … Full review by NemoTraveler
Aug 26, 2024
I came specifically for the 1904 Worlds' Fair exhibit and did not disappoint. I was told this is now a permanent feature so plenty of time. So well done with artifacts and a huge model of the entir… Full review by MichaelKohn1
Jul 29, 2024
We took advantage of the free admission and nearby parking to visit on a hot summer day. The primary purpose of our visit was to view the 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. We appreciated that the exhibit ex… Full review by popcenturygirl
Is the museum open to the public? If so, are reservations necessary?
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Yes, the MO History Museum is open to the public & free of charge. Advance reservations are currently required to maintain compliance with City of St. Louis pandemic controls; but it …
Yes, the MO History Museum is open to the public & free of charge. Advance reservations are currently required to maintain compliance with City of St. Louis pandemic controls; but it should be relatively easy gain access on the day & time you prefer. Visit the Museum website for details & reservations. Enjoy.
What is there for a curious 5+ yr old at the museum?
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Hi Mary, We have an entire gallery devoted to hands-on learning for children ages 2–10. It's called History Clubhouse. Kids get to explore downtown St. Louis, complete with re …
Hi Mary, We have an entire gallery devoted to hands-on learning for children ages 2–10. It's called History Clubhouse. Kids get to explore downtown St. Louis, complete with re-creations of iconic buildings that stand up to 15 feet tall. Then they take a trolley ride back in time to serve food at a café during the 1904 World’s Fair, pilot a steamboat on the Mississippi River, and play house in the ancient city of Cahokia. Kids have the chance to dress up in period costumes, put on a puppet show, fish over the edge of a canoe, and so much more—all while experiencing local history. We also offer Storytelling in the Museum on Tuesdays and Saturdays. And it's all available free of charge, just like the rest of the Missouri History Museum! Please note, though, that although the Museum closes at 5pm, the History Clubhouse closes at 4pm daily. We hope you'll find yourself here soon!
Are most of the exhibits on the first floor? Have someone afraid of heights.
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Hi Rosanne, Thanks for reaching out. Our two special exhibits, "Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage" and "Panoramas of the City" are both located on the main floor, as are our …
Hi Rosanne, Thanks for reaching out. Our two special exhibits, "Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage" and "Panoramas of the City" are both located on the main floor, as are our History Clubhouse and World's Fair gallery. We also have an exhibit about WWI located on our lower level; it will be open through August 26, 2018. So...lots to see and do at the Missouri History Museum even if heights are an issue!
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