World Chess Hall of Fame

World Chess Hall of Fame is a history museum Central West End St Louis located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (314) 367-9243

  • Website

    worldchesshof.org

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  • Type

    History Museum

Address

4652 Maryland Ave St Louis , MO 63108 United States

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chess local beers Guinness jewelry exhibits beer gift shop boutique classes well
Elina Rosa

I love this place. Not only do they have a great little store Q Bout!que & Queen with In exhibit but also chess . Lets used our brains! This is a must do in CWE ????

Charles

The King piece at the World Chess Hall of Fame measures over 14 feet tall with a 6 foot diameter base. Certified as the world's largest chess piece by Guinness on April 24, 2012. Checkmate. Read more

Tom Van Fleet

Free and super interesting! The special exhibit at the time was M.C. Escher and the third floor is all world/US chess !

Paige Pedersen

Great exhibits for anyone who likes art , history or chess . Family friendly . Great boutique gift shop featuring locally crafted jewelry and unique gifts .

Vincent Chesney

Classes , clubs, history and exhibits on the game and art of chess

Sam Moore

Definitely not your usual "Hall of Fame" or "museum " experience, to say the least. But an interesting place nonetheless. Check it out, fellow STLers.

Bailey Dolenc

Amazing exhibits , and a pretty awesome gift shop as well !

T Linelle Huston

Very cool! ESPECIALLY THE BOOK SELECTION

Bobby Nut

Central West End Window Walk Decoration

Phil Stephenson

A ver large chess piece!

John Ennion

Great Alexander McQueen exhibit .

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Part of an outdoor chess board in front of the World Chess Hall of Fame - Vincent Chesney

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My CWE neighborhood SBUX is the best! Highly recommend the veggie egg sandwich! - Rick Dildine

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