City Museum

City Museum is a museum Downtown West St Louis located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (314) 231-2489

  • Website

    citymuseum.org

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  • Type

    Museum

Address

701 N 15th St (btwn Delmar Blvd & Lucas Ave) St Louis , MO 63103 United States

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Michael Bernardo

The City Museum has moved up to the top of my list museums to visit. It has everything! Adults, you're in for a workout! I would suggest bringing water to hydrate, you will need it.

Alex Weinhold

I've been coming here for years and I never get bored with it. Wear old cloths that you don't care about. Bring a childhood sense of wonder and don't be afraid to challenge yourself. But just have fun

Chloe Cunningham

The most unique place I have pretty much ever been. You could spend hours here and never get bored, no matter what age you are! ????????

Michael Morgan

One of the top highlights of downtown. Pretty reasonable prices as well (even food and drinks are cheap ). One of the most unique, whacky, fun museums ever! For kids and adults .

Siobhán

Mind glowingly incredible! We couldn’t understand what everyone was obsessed with until we got there. So many slides to go down! Including a 5 and 10 story one.

Rory Parness

If Frank Lloyd Wright had a love child with Amy Winehouse and that child built a museum with the rabbit from Wonderland while tripping on magic mushrooms

Jay Weise

The greatest place ever created for kids and adults . Very cool in many ways. History. Culture. Architecture . Manufacturing . Art . Science. Nature. Animals. Bugs . Engineering. Medicine. Technology.

JenKudu

1. Wear comfy pants and sneakers . 2. Embrace your deepest desire to be a member of the Goonies :) I can't believe I had never heard of this place. It's incredible!

Matthew Hurst

Locals and tourists alike know City Museum is a real gem in downtown St. Louis. To celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2007, the museum transformed into a music venue , hosting ska band Fishbone Read more

Rachel Stone

I grew up in the lofts above there with my best friend. Wouldn't change it for the world. Come one come all its a great place for kids and adults (ages 10 and up I would say to easy to get lost)

Stacy Bo Bacy

Kids and adults can both have fun here. Climb all over the place, go down a slide or two, and be sure to check out the roof!

Michael Coddington

Always so much fun...the last day for the World Aquarium which has always been my favorite attraction here. I'm always amazed at the gorgeous art and architecture ... Jamming Black Sabbath also helps.

Vanessa Parker

Unconventional fun. It’s like a museum with no restrictions!

The Artificial

If you have time for only one thing, make sure to see City Museum. Great for both adults and children, City Museum is a giant playground that extends many stories into the air both inside and outside… Read more

Jon Pressman

More fun than six flags for the whole family. Adventure, physical activity, opportunities to learn, a day is not enough. Worth coming to st Louis just to bring the family here.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis

Take the kids out for a day of fun and entertainment. Climb through caves and explore the tree houses at one of the city ’s most popular attractions for children!

Colleen Sundlie

Although only a couple options, better atmosphere and food than mezzanine at Beatnik Bob's. Upstairs tucked away across from circus and by train . Also, good espresso and local chocolate .

Nick Campion

Awesome. As long you are a kid or an adult that wants to be a kid for a day, you will love this place. Wear sneakers and shorts that you don't care about. Roof is worth the $5... more slides!

Ifeoluwa

If you're visiting Saint Louis and only have time for one attraction , the City Museum is the place to visit. It's a wonderful playground for people of all ages!

Miranda Aiello

I love going to the city museum but only when it isn't crowded . This last time I decided not to stay because there was just too many people to have any fun, but it was a Friday day during the summer!

Claire Gyurkikiss

Awesome for all ages. (I personally wouldn't bring kids too young to understand basic safety, though.) Bring a flashlight and bandaids. You might scrape or bump yourself, but you'll still have fun.

Kc Uppercrust III

Pay the extra few dollars for the roof ticket. The view from the Ferris wheel is unparalleled! The world aquarium is also well worth the ticket... Do it all, it's money very well spent!

Julia G

What life stage? Dating, engaged, dinks, parents, re-set, dating, grandparents? Something for everyone. So check your ego - all the cool kids are playing on hands & knees! P.S. has liquor license.

Michelle London

Very, very cool industrial metal sculpture / man made natural sculpture "playground " with huge slides and caves ...very fun for adults as well !

Samir L

Created by a truly special man out of scrap materials, this playground is as fun for adults as it is for kids.

Paul Yeager

Get here early and go outside and beat the STL heat. The line for the big slide inside the west wall can be long at times. Keep an eye on it and hop in when you can.

Byron Wilkes

AHH this place is amazing. The extra $5 is worth it for the rooftop , but the aquarium not so much. See if you find the secret way to the 10-story slide...

Paige Tobin

Climb , explore, drink. Best way to spend an evening in St. Louis. We love the cabin bar on the first floor.

Shane Caudill

His place is like Andy Warhol met up with Willy Wonka and made a great place to play.

Mansion House

Amazing place for family fun!!! Come with walking/running shoes , plenty of water, and well rested for a day packed with laughs and fun!

Joshua Talley

The restaurant is on the 3rd floor. Within 5 minutes of arriving for the first time ever, someone asked me that. Now I know, and you do, too! Also, there is one elevator . Strollers get annoying fast.

Andy

Really nice place to go with the family, it's worth paying those extra bucks to get to the top, amazing view add quite a nice slide

Tim Meisenheimer

The museum is fantastic! DO NOT park in the lot directly across N 16th Street from the museum . Numerous reports of burglary and theft. We had an iPad stolen, other people had their van stolen.

Sark Elking

Looking for somewhere different that can be a fun and exciting place to have a wedding ceremony? Check out City Museum for just that. Need a wedding officiant for your ceremony??? Read more

Anne R

If you don't like to play then this is not the place for you. BUT if you like to play and have fun and be a kid, this is the coolest place on earth. I've never been anywhere more awesome than this.

Sean Smith

Less museum , more happy fun time. Like a giant treehouse maze, you will spend tons of time exploring and finding nooks and crannies.

Riverfront Times

RFT 2012 Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Museum Call it a mere museum , and you might incite an argumenthttp://bit.ly/PsjPO9

Arch City Homes

Consider visiting on a Fri or Sat night. They are open until 1 AM, have a bar inside for adult refreshments and live music . And you won't have to dodge a see of small kids everywhere you go.

Moonrise Hotel

Perfect late night spot on the weekends to explore and have a drink with an adventurous date! Have fun being a kid again. For more insider tips, follow Moonrise Hotel on Twitter at: bit.ly/moonriseTW

Bert Irslinger

Everything is good here! What a fun, educational , entertaining place! We love it! A must see in St Louis!

Kaitlin Mouse

Basically it's a fun house for kids and adults . Make sure to check out the 10 story slide !

jamplaystl

I went for the first time yesterday. Loved it. Make sure you where tennis shoes , jeans and sweats. Kids go crazy there. Lots of fun and eats.

SoulfulRVFamily

Everything is great fun here. Make sure you wear sneakers !! Our kids had a blast!!

Matthew Taub

Amazing place! Makes a kid out of everyone. They have a toddler town but it's probably best for 3+

Bellatrix Martinez

The Museum is super interesting. Tubes all around it that you can navigate to. For sure a must visit.

Michael C

An absolute must stop when in St. Louis with kids. Some that wander are not lost... and City Museum is encourages wandering.

Amy Robertson

More amusement park than museum . Worth the $5 for rooftop access since it's a bit less busy up there

Moonrise Hotel

Want the fun to continue? Spend the night at the City Museum for extended play time! Look online for the schedule. For more insider tips, follow Moonrise Hotel on Twitter at: bit.ly/moonriseTW

Chris R

Great place to visit. Friendly staff . Every corner has a different piece of art . Fun for the kids and a visual masterpiece.

Ms. Seymore

Very unique and cool especially if you're trying to get to know someone...like a play ground and art show...pretty dope.

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