Missouri History Museum

The Missouri History Museum houses countless treasures from St. Louis history, and is a place for community

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    (314) 746-4599

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    mohistory.org

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    History Museum

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5700 Lindell Blvd (in Forest Park) St Louis , MO 63112 United States

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Matthew Ferguson

Lots of interesting exhibits for all ages. Also has the oldest and first monument dedicated to Thomas Jefferson (older than the Gateway Arch and the Jefferson Memorial in DC)

Peter Martin

The replica of The Spirit of St. Louis looks more like the original, than the original at the Smithsonian does. The original cockpit had turned gold from a reaction with a protective coating.

ElizaBeth White

Great kids clubhouse with tons of interactive play activities for toddlers like puppet shows, puzzles, dress up costumes , art projects, play foods, and other games to stimulate the imagination!

Алена Винник

Nice place to spend a weekend. Extremely intresting Coffee exhibition and A walk in 1875 St.Louis.

ElizaBeth White

Love the new history kids clubhouse! It's a walk down memory lane where kids can connect to the past through discovery!

The Ritz-Carlton

Route 66, the iconic Mother Road , crosses the city and is documented here. Read the stories about motels , custard stands & tourist traps that dotted this legendary highway. Exhibit runs thru mid-2017

Thomas Jefferson

Spending the day in St. Louis? Be sure and check out the Missouri History Museum's iPhone App, Historic St. Louis. Step back in time with historical photos from the MHM collection! Read more

Moonrise Hotel

Take a guided history tour of St. Louis and explore historic themes at various sites. What will you find on the Discovery Tour ? For more insider tips, follow @MoonriseHotel at bit.ly/moonriseTW.

Benjamin Black

Very interesting and well put together museum . Free entry and fun times in forest park .

C-SPAN

Celebrating St. Louis' 250 year history, the Museum is hosting its 50 People, 50 Places, 50 Images, 50 Moments and 50 Objects exhibit . Check out this C-SPAN video for more info. Read more

Linden Belingloph

Very Nice prohibition exhibit , makes you want a cocktail ! They even teach you how to Charleston!

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis

Brush up on the days of yore, great exhibits and yet another free attraction in the park !

AnneMarie Covert

awesome place to learn about different subjects for instance Civil War , Mastadons, and wild life also dont forget to stop by the gift shop !

Paula Madeira

Free and very nice to know the history of the state . Worth the trip!

Thomas Jefferson

Like the Missouri History Museum on Facebook and enter to win a family four pack for the Civil War in Missouri! http://www.facebook.com/missourihistorymuseum

Independent Lens | PBS

Did you know that ITVS Community Cinema offers free films every month in the Missouri History Museum? Click Read More to check out the listings. We hope to see you there!

Independent Lens | PBS

Did you know that ITVS Community Cinema offers free films every month in the Missouri History Museum? Click Read More to check out the listings online & join us at the next screening. Read more

Gina G

As of 2014, the museum is open until 8PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Check it out!

Kelly Blick

Always wonderful exhibits and knowledgeable volunteer staff !

Marie Chouteau

If you are a STL city or county resident, the Vatican exhibit is only $15 for you on Tuesdays for the month of July, and the museum is open until 8 on Tues. nites! Read more

Go! Magazine

The Go! List 2014: best place for a history lesson Read more

Laura Astorian

Hit up the 1968 exhibit . It's far out. Seriously, though, well done exhibit .

Wm Chamberlain

This should be renamed the St Louis History Museum . There is very little from outside the city represented here.

Mark Thrasher

Fascinating Exhibit about civil rights in St. Louis.

ElizaBeth White

Really fun concerts on Tuesdays!

Joseph B.

Great exhibits , both permanent and traveling.

Amy Cummings

Check their website for the current exhibit .

Cliffe Marks

Great exhibits ! You can get $2 off per person on Special Exhibition Admission price by visiting www.familyattractionscard.com !

Matthew Conner

Tuesdays, all exhibits are free and the museum is open till 8pm! Check it out!!!

ALIVEMagSTL

Winner of Best Special Exhibitions in ALIVE's 2013 Hot List!

☕️ oleary

Don't know what's good here. Let's check it out!

Riverfront Times

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Linda Lockhart

Be sure to check out the America I Am exhibit . Free on Tuesdays after 2 p.m.!

C H

Check out the latest Walk in 1875 St. Louis exhibit !

Barry Hammond

See 250 years of St. Louis

Lauren Biondo

Get a FREE coupon for 2$ off per person on special exhibit admission. Print the coupon for free at: www.familyattractioncard.com

Steve Talbott

Another example of great St. Louis accessibility. Napoleon exhibit is well worth the time.

Melissa Reed

I love the area on the 1904's Worlds Fair

Amanda Carlson

The website is updated often enough. I was one of a few people who went to see an exhibit that was no longer there.

Mindi Lovelady

November 29th 2011: The Pruitt - Igoe Myth. This is a must see documentary on St. Louis history. See you there!

Orion Jones

Panoramas of the City .

William Hunt

Toys of 50's 60's 70's

Danielle Hohmeier

Gift shop is awesome!

Bob Delaney

Visit with Julie

Lisa Bobbitt

You've got to check out the American I Am exhibit ! Read more

Floyd Boykin Jr.

Completely phenomenal!!!!!!!!

Cristian L.

It is free!

Ashley L.

Napoleon exhibit was fantastic!

Jennifer Leung

Storytelling workshop is great! Awesome storyteller!

Jesse Green

Check out the Vatican Splendors exhibit before it ends on September 12, 2010. Read more

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