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The Magic House is dedicated to providing hands-on learning experiences for children in a creative and stimulating environment. The Magic House was opened to the public in 1979. 165,000 visitors toured the museum during its first year of operation. Address: 516 S. Kirkwood Road St. Louis MO 63122
1 314 822-8900
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Concordia Historical Institute is the Department of Archives and History of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. The building houses a reference room for patrons, a conference room, two levels of museum exhibit space and two stack areas for storage of the collections, and historical library with world's largest collection on the history of Lutheranism in America. Address: 801 DeMun Avenue St. Louis MO 63105
Send an Email (3) 1 314 505-7900
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The Old Cathedral Museum, located on the west side of the Cathedral, contains many artifacts and relics from the early days of the Catholic Church in St. Louis and also historical information. Open daily. Address: 209 Walnut Street St. Louis MO 63102
1 314 231-3250
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Black World History Wax Museum Learn about the 'Middle Passage' on a slave ship made to scale. Walk into an authentic slave cabin. Examine artifacts, historical documents and the works of local and national artists through traveling exhibits. Open year-round. Address: 2505 St Louis Avenue St Louis MO
Send an Email (4) 1 314 241-7057
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The St. Louis Science Center serves as a bridge between scientist and layperson. It strives to encourage an understanding of ecology and the environment, humanity, technology and the space sciences and how each interrelates. The center has a planetarium and theater. Open throughout year except Christmas. Admission free. Send an Email (5)
1 314 289-4400
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Conceived and built by a team of wildly creative designers and artists, City Museum is unlike any museum you've seen before. Three floors of diverse experiences include a multi-level enchanted forest, giant aquarium, architectural museum, art activities, participatory circus, museums of oddities and much more. Address: 701 North 15 Street St. Louis MO USA 63103
1 314 231-2489
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Established in 1981, the museum is a fine arts museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of the art, artifacts and literature of the dog. Exhibiting paintings, drawings, watercolors, porcelains, and decorative arts, the museum offers one of the largest collections of dog art in the world. Address: 1721 South Mason Road St Louis MO 63131
1 314 821-3647
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The Museum of Westward Expansion Found in the gateway Arch, the The Museum of Westward Expansion enjoys accreditation from the American Association of Museums.The museum explores the history of Native American Indians, and the pioneers who first came to North America. |
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The Woodcock Museum The Woodcock Museum provides easy access to artistic and cultural experiences through the online display of fine art. Address: 509 Olive Street St. Louis MO 63101
Send an Email (1) 1 314 436-0808
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Visitors enjoy riding various vehicles, such as locomotives and other vehicles, Philadelphia streetcar, the Yellow Coach Division of General Motors.
A miniature train operates daily, and a double-decker bus and a steam tractor on special event days. Open daily. Address: 3815 Barrett Station Road St. Louis MO 63122
1 314 965-6885
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The Forum for Contemporary Art An educational arts center offering exhibitions, installations and programs about important recent art and architectual designs. Free guided tours are available. Address: 3540 Washington Avenue St. Louis MO 63013
Send an Email (1) 1 314 535-4660
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Designed by Frederick W. Raeder in 1873, this early brick school building became significant as the site of the nation's first public kindergarten. The center is honored for its model efforts to restore a landmark through hard work, volunteerism and private funding. Address: 6303 Michigan Avenue St. Louis MO
1 314 481-6303
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Old Courthouse The majestic Old Courthouse has remained over the past 150 years as one of St. Louis' most prominent architectural landmarks. Built between 1839 and 1862, the courthouse was the scene of one of the nation's most important cases concerning the freedom of Dred Scott, a slave. Daily tours and films available. Open year-round. Address: 11 North, 4th Street St. Louis MO
1 314 615-1600
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Opened in 1984, the museum displays the entire panorama of bowling, including its international history from ancient Egypt to modern ten-pins, and celebrities of bowling, through exhibits, a film and an old-fashioned alley with hand-set pins. Allow 1 hour minimum. Address: 111 Stadium Plaza St. Louis MO 63102
1 314 231-6340
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The Saint Louis Art Museum is situated in Forest Park. The museum has a library, cafe, and galleries. On select Tuesday nights, the Museum Cafe hosts the Museum's Gourmet in the Galleries dinners. These theme dinners include a guided tour of the Museum, a four-course meal, and live entertainment to fit the evening's theme. Address: 1 Fine Arts Drive St. Louis MO 63110-1380
Send an Email (4) 1 314 721-0072
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This 42-room Romanesque mansion with 22 fireplaces was built in 1888 at a cost of $500,000. Complete with gargoyles and elegant stonework, each elevation of the house is different. The Turshin Fine Arts Glass Collection of American and European Art Glass is installed on the third floor. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Address: 221 North Grand Boulevard St. Louis MO 63103
1 314 977-3025
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Samuel Cupples House is 1888-Richardsonian-style mansion with gargoyles, Tiffany glass, fine and decorative art. It is located on National Register of Historic Places, the Frost campus of Saint Louis University 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Address: 221 North Grand Blvd St. Louis MO 63103
1 314 977-3025
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Beautiful Greek Revival Mansion furnished in the mid-Victorian period. Cafe, located in the original carriage house, is open for lunch and private parties. Seasonal. Tours are offered by costumed docents Tuesday to Saturday. Address: 3352 Demenil Place St. Louis MO 63118
1 314 771-5828
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The museum seeks to continue the legacy begun in 1936 with the establishment of the Eugene Field House Museum. The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum is an historic property and museum, informing the general public about the life, works, and times of Eugene Field, the "Children's Poet." Address: 634 South Broadway St. Louis MO 63102
1 314 421-4689
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Built in 1851, this three-story townhouse with its carriage house, rose garden, and gazebo is a showcase of Victorian furnishings and decorative arts. The extraordinary Campbell House Museum collection includes classic Rococo-Revival Victorian furniture, portraits, textiles, silver, gold-leaf frames and cornices, faux-grained woodwork, and other examples of decorative arts. Address: 1508 Locust Street St. Louis MO 63103
1 314 421-0325
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Four-story Georgian-style home where Boone spent the last years of his life, along with an early 1800's living history village. Group tours are available. Address: 1868 Highway F MO 63341
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The Woodcock Museum The Woodcock Museum provides easy access to artistic and cultural experiences through the online display of fine art. Address: 509 Olive Street St. Louis MO 63101
Send an Email (1) 1 314 436-0808
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