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St. Louis Sightseeing & Attractions Information
St. Louis Museums
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
A fine arts museum devoted to man’s best friend. Displays include paintings and artifacts by artistic masters through the ages. Gift shop and library available to visitors. Closed Mon. and holidays.
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The Beall Mansion Greater St. Louis Bed and Breakfast Inn
#1 TripAdvisor popularity index. Tour the 1903 mansion built as a wedding present. Twenty-five minutes from downtown St. Louis in historic Alton, IL. Narrated tours by appointment.
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One of the best-preserved townhouses in America. Home of fur trader Robert Campbell and family 1854 - 1938. Restored to 1880s high-Victorian opulence.
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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (New Cathedral)
World’s largest collection of mosaic art; museum and shop. Open daily for Masses and self-guided tours. Lower-level Mosaic museum, $1 admission.
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Explore the unexpected at this exciting, interactive museum for children and adults. City Museum is a mixture of funhouse, playground and architectural marvel. $12 per person.
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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Internationally-recognized, non-collecting institution featuring changing exhibitions of the most relevant and innovative art being made today.
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The Eugene Field House and The St. Louis Toy Museum
Childhood home of Eugene Field, children’s poet, and his father, Roswell Field, lawyer for Dred Scott. Special exhibits and toys on display. Open Feb. - Dec.
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First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
State Capitol from 1821-1826. Fully-restored legislative chambers and interpretive center. Tours: $2.50, adults; $1.50, children, 6-12; under 6, free.
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The Griot Museum of Black History and Culture
Life-size likenesses of famous African-American Missourians including George Washington Carver, Dred and Harriett Scott and Josephine Baker. $5, adults; $4, youth 13 - 17; $3.50, seniors; $2.50, children 12 and under.
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Historic Museum of Torture Devices
Explore the darkest chapters of mankind's use of torture from the crucifixion to the Spanish Inquistion and beyond. Displays include torture devices, vivid imagery and detailed descriptions. A unique experience.
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Holocaust Museum & Learning Center
Photographs, artifacts and audio-visual displays. Resource library and oral history archives. Self-guided audio tour. FREE.
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A non-profit organization that displays Miss Dunham's anthropological writings, films and historical works of visual arts and dance.
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The only Mercedes museum in the U.S., the Kemp Auto Museum displays historically significant automobiles from 1886 to present day. Audio, private & children's tours available.
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Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum-Washington University
Featuring cutting-edge special exhibitions, exceptional educational resources and an outstanding collection of 19th, 20th, and 21st century European and American art. Visitor parking available. Easy MetroLink access. FREE
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Located in the heart of Laclede’s Landing. Visit 200+ life-size figures on five levels. Movie stars, presidents, royalty, world leaders, religion, sports stars, super heroes and chamber of horrors.
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More than 80 works of contemporary sculpture within a 105-acre natural landscape. Open year-round. The park hosts several exhibitions and a multitude of cultural events each year. FREE.
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The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
Nationally-acclaimed children’s museum offers hundreds of hands-on educational exhibits for kids from one to 101. Explore the Children’s Village, Star-Spangled Center and Jack and the Beanstalk Climber. Extended summer hours. Admission $8.50; children under 1, free. Free parking.
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Museum of Missouri’s Ice Age animals and the Native Americans who hunted them more than 10,000 years ago. Picnic area, trails. $4.00, adults; under 15, free.
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Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis
Permanent and rotating exhibits featuring dolls and dollhouses, roomboxes and vignettes, furniture and accessories in all scales. Gift shop and library devoted to miniatures. $5, adults; $4, seniors 62 and up and youth 13-18; $2, children 2-12; members free.
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St. Louis history, from its founding in 1764 to The Spirit of St. Louis, the 1904 World's Fair, Miles Davis and the Cardinals. Free general admission, fee charged for some special exhibitions.
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Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA)
World’s first museum of interfaith contemporary art, housed in a spacious former chapel. Promoting dialogue between artists and faith traditions. Permanent collection and changing exhibitions.
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More than 300 pieces including steam, diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars, automobiles, streetcars, buses and aircraft. $6, adults; $4, children and seniors age 65 and up.
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Explore the world of the American Indians and the 19th century pioneers who helped shape the history of the American West at this museum located beneath the Arch. Contains an extensive collection of artifacts related to the westward expansion of the U.S. An authentic American-Indian tipi, an overview of the Lewis & Clark expedition and Indian Peace Medals are just some of the highlights.
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This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers museum tells the story of the Mississippi River and the locks and dams system. Interactive exhibits, theatre presentations, tours and gift shop. FREE.
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Scene of the Dred Scott trials. Galleries depict the history of St. Louis from its French and Spanish roots to its role in westward expansion. Trial reenactments, ranger tours. Open daily, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. FREE
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The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
Through exhibitions, its building and its programming, the Pulitzer seeks to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of art in the context of architecture. FREE.
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Built as the Fine Arts Palace of the 1904 World's Fair and one of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums. Collections include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period. Highlights include free admission to special exhibitions on Fri. and programs that range from films to performances. FREE.
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The first institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi. Attractions include the historic Samuel Cupples House, Museum of Contemporary Religious Art and Pére Marquette Gallery.
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Saint Louis University Museum of Art
Housed in a four-story historic French Revival mansion, SLUMA offers items relevant to the Jesuit philosophy and ideals. Exhibiting locally, nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. FREE.
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Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Two museum galleries containing military-related items of both local and national historic significance including photographs, posters and printed materials; uniforms, flags, medals, firearms, edged weapons and a range of war-time memorabilia from the battlefront and home front. Call to schedule a group tour.
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The Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center
Depicts the role this area played in defense of our nation and the construction of the 45-acre disposal cell. Hamburg Trail, an eight-mile link to the Katy Trail, runs adjacent to the Interpretive Center. Climb to the top of the disposal cell. The 150-acre Howell Prairie and the eight-acre native plant garden provide many nature study opportunities. FREE.
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