Be the first to see the NEW "1904 World’s Fair" exhibit and be reintroduced to the Fair in never-before experienced ways. Visit the Missouri History Museum April 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for an opening weekend full of splendor that includes car displays, music, dance performances, vendors and food trucks serving up everything from multicultural food to fairy floss and ice cream cones, and a family zone with art activities and storytelling.
Museum Babies is back at the Missouri History Museum! Babies and toddlers ages 2 and younger are invited to the History Clubhouse from 10:10 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. every Tuesday. Enjoy songs, board books, and movements for caregivers and children during these 15-minute programs. The Museum Babies theme for April book board stories is spring buds!
Some families don’t celebrate Easter, while others enjoy a sunrise service and an early morning egg hunt. Either way, if you find your tummy filled with jellybeans by 10 a.m. and your little peeps are ready for a springtime adventure, there are several options for fun on Easter day in St. Louis.
As we prepare to close out another year, here's what St. Louis-area families can look forward to in 2024:
The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! One Friday and Saturday per month from September to May, families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are FREE and available to kids of all ages.
Immersive experiences like history tours, living history re-enactments, and history role play games and activities, are all fun ways to inspire children and teens to explore history. Here are a few unique ways to take your family's history exploration beyond the books:
The History Clubhouse at the Missouri History Museum is the perfect place to play the day away when the kids are out of school for spring break! Join the warm and cozy fun in a space where kids can be kids as they learn about the history of the city that’s all around them. Each section of this gallery designed for children and their families explores a different era of the history of the St. Louis region. Admission is free!
A special exhibit at the Missouri History Museum, "Coloring STL," invites visitors to explore the St. Louis region’s architectural past and present - by coloring right on the walls! More than 50 local structures are featured, from downtown’s iconic landmarks to the very homes we live in, to buildings now erased from the landscape to neighborhood treasures. But filling the cityscape with a kaleidoscope of dry erase marker color isn’t all! Families can get an up-close look at over 50 fascinating artifacts from real St. Louis buildings and learn about the dreamers and designers who used the materials beneath our feet to leave their mark on the city.
New to St. Louis? Congratulations and welcome to STL! Whether you're looking for a fun, inexpensive getaway, or a new place to call home, St. Louis' diverse culture, great food and affordable entertainment make it a perfect option for families. Here are 20 iconic spots to visit with kids if you're new to the area:
With numerous museums and attractions offering free admission, you'll find plenty of ways to make your kids (and your wallet!) happy in St. Louis. Note that some attractions and events are seasonal.