The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum

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About

From the striking Victorian-style architecture to the enchanting gardens that surround it and the whimsical, interactive exhibits inside, The Magic House is the perfect place for your next family reunion, corporate event, wedding or holiday party. Centrally located in St. Louis County, it’s 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

Traveling to St. Louis? Full STEAM Ahead!

While STEAM (and its predecessor, STEM) teaches kids how to think critically, solve problems and harness creativity, it’s also fun for the whole family! The Magic House is among the best places to participate in STEAM activities in St. Louis – we bet your kids won’t even realize that they’re learning.

A young boy climbs a beanstalk at The Magic House in St Louis.

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Young kids play in a construction zone at The Magic House.

516 S. Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122

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1317 Reviews | Write a Review
St. Louis- an Amazing Family Destination- Don’t miss it!
Reviewed By E W July 2024

Why you have to take your kids to St Louis: 1) the Magic House in Kirkwood, 2) the Museum of Transport in Kirkwood followed by the Frisco train store just down the road in Fenton (that combo=little...

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funfunfun!!!!
Reviewed By Anaiya W August 2024

this is a super fun place the kids will love. we have gotten sick a few times after going, but its only minor colds of course because of the kids everywhere. there are a variety of things to do and...

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A Truly Magical Place!
Reviewed By Kelly H May 2025

We spent the better part of a day here while on a long roadtrip from Wisconsin to Kansas. It was a much needed diversion after days of sightseeing! The kids loved all the great open ended play, and...

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Hours

Hours vary by day and season – check website to plan your visit.

Handicap AccessibleSouth/SouthwestKirkwood

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TripAdvisor Rating:

1317 Reviews | Write a Review
St. Louis- an Amazing Family Destination- Don’t miss it!
Reviewed By E W July 2024

Why you have to take your kids to St Louis: 1) the Magic House in Kirkwood, 2) the Museum of Transport in Kirkwood followed by the Frisco train store just down the road in Fenton (that combo=little...

Full Review
funfunfun!!!!
Reviewed By Anaiya W August 2024

this is a super fun place the kids will love. we have gotten sick a few times after going, but its only minor colds of course because of the kids everywhere. there are a variety of things to do and...

Full Review
A Truly Magical Place!
Reviewed By Kelly H May 2025

We spent the better part of a day here while on a long roadtrip from Wisconsin to Kansas. It was a much needed diversion after days of sightseeing! The kids loved all the great open ended play, and...

Full Review