Upcoming Events

Visit Santa and enjoy a breakfast buffet inside the beautiful and historic Carriage Haus This holiday season, dine with Santa and Mrs. Claus at a very merry breakfast buffet and a complimentary photo with the Big Guy himself. Enjoy a traditional breakfast such as scrambled eggs, French toast sticks, tater tots, biscuits & gravy, bacon, […]

Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird and Kermit the Frog  – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the late 1800s through the 2010s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from […]

Santa’s checking his list, and so are we! This holiday season, we’re finding out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice under the sea. Will our Sharks splash their way onto the Naughty List, or will the friendly Porcupinefish seal their spot on the Nice List? Dive in and decide for yourself!

The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full of indignity. Now, 120 years after it opened in St. Louis, the 1904 World’s Fair exhibit at the Missouri History Museum will reintroduce audiences to […]

The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, and philosophers from six continents made their way here, bringing with them art, language, food, and culture. In one afternoon a fairgoer could travel from […]

For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in order to help make sense of the past. Some of these pieces mark defining moments in the region’s history such as Missouri’s pivotal role in […]

This fall, the Saint Louis Art Museum will present a landmark exhibition of the work of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most influential and provocative artists of our time. Featuring works from the 1960s to the present, Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea will be the first comprehensive survey of Kiefer’s work in the U.S. in […]

Artist Jennie C. Jones explores the intersections between the visual and the acoustic with paintings, sculptures, drawings and installations, and this year, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation will present two concurrent exhibitions in collaboration with Jones – one of the artist’s work and one curated by her. A Line When Broken Begins Again will include a […]

Born in Seoul, South Korea in 1971, Haegue Yang is known for her versatile works, ranging from room-scaled installations and performative sculptures to paper collages and staged performances. Yang dissociates quotidian objects and materials – think ventilators, Venetian blinds, scent emitters and clothing racks – from their mundane roles to recast them in multisensory experiences. […]

Born in Watford City, North Dakota in 1985, artist Teresa Baker lives and works in Los Angeles, and she’s an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes in the Great Plains. The most comprehensive presentation of her work to date, this solo exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis includes paintings, bronze sculptures, woven […]

Experience the magic of the holidays at City Museum’s weirdly wonderful celebration. From Nov. 28 to Jan. 4, the uniquely wacky attraction will transform into a winter wonderland full of dazzling lights, heartwarming encounters and seasonal cocktails. While you can still enjoy classic thrills – from the enchanted caves to the rooftop rides – visits […]

Our current exhibit features over 250 pieces from artists Jared Minnick, Maxine Thirteen, Andy Dykeman, Kerry Smith, Erik Thompson, Steven Hayes, Katie Chilman, Mark Regester, and Paola Scharberg, along with guest artists Cadence Hodes, Jasmine Raskas, JT Walls, Justin Tolentino, Jackie Rabbit and Summer Kennedy.

For this exhibition, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum spotlights more than 50 works from the Shah Garg Collection, which is committed to amplifying the voices and visions of women artists such as Pacita Abad, Joan Mitchell and Sarah Sze. Making Their Mark – the first public presentation of this important collection – juxtaposes pathbreaking […]

Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, including brand-new chess-themed commissions and an impressive 3D printed chess set. Showcased inside a vibrant and immersive environment filled with his iconic floral, animal and […]

With a special blend of storytelling, history and whimsy, St. Charles Christmas Traditions welcomes guests into a world of holiday fun. Flying reindeer, dancing sugarplums and an array of international ambassadors invite you to explore holiday traditions from around the world. Savor warm chestnuts roasted over an open fire, witness the pageantry of global Santa […]

“My Art, My Soul” an art exhibit featuring artworks which express the heart and soul of local artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public and and runs from November 8 through January 21. Artisans in the Loop is a boutique art gallery representing 60+ local, regional and national artists. The gallery is […]

In downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza goes into overdrive for the holidays. Hosting Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s Winterfest, the space fills up with fan favorites such as ice skating, s’more stations and igloos positioned under 100,000 twinkling lights. The festivities kick off with the annual Winterfest 5K and Kids Fun Run, which are the only […]

Saint Louis Ballet’s magical annual production of The Nutcracker dazzles audiences with glorious dancing, resplendent costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score! This year, the enchantment grows with the unveiling of a brand-new Nutcracker tree designed by renowned theatrical designer James Wolk. Making its debut this November, the stunning tree will transform before the audience’s eyes, growing […]

This holiday season, join the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station for a special Dive Chat featuring Scuba Claus and his trusty Elf. They will be joining us in Shark Canyon on: Saturdays and Sundays at 1:15 pm Dec 22nd-24th at 1:15pm

Teddy Bear Tea returns! Families will enjoy a selection of gourmet teas, themed savory and sweet treats, storytelling, live music, face painting, hot cocoa, and cookie decorating. To add to the festivities this year, guests can add on a Build-A-Bear teddy bear for $25 and a station for kids to decorate their teddy bear a […]