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Originally built as the first national monument to Thomas Jefferson, the Missouri History Museum explores the history of St. Louis from its founding in 1764 to the present day. Marvel at the magnitude of the 1904 World’s Fair, meet the Mexican wolf who saved her species and more. Traveling with kids? Visit the History Clubhouse, a free family gallery filled with hands-on activities, where kids can pilot a steamboat, learn about life in Cahokia and build a downtown skyscraper.Collected: An Artifact-Filled Exhibition
For more than 150 years, the Missouri Historical Society has collected and preserved St. Louis artifacts – objects that future generations can use to make sense of the past. From photographs to textiles and machinery to instruments, select items are now part of a permanent exhibition at the Missouri History Museum. “You might think you know St. Louis,” Hattie Felton, director of curatorial affairs and curator of fine and decorative arts at the Missouri Historical Society, says, “but Collected shines a new light on the city’s history.”
Historic St. Louis
History buffs will want to explore other sites and museums throughout the region. From Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site to Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum and the Missouri Civil War Museum to The Griot Museum of Black History, local attractions cover a range of significant topics and spotlight a variety of historical figures. Guided tours are also a great way to connect with St. Louis history.
5700 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis,
MO
63112-0040
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786 Reviews | Write a ReviewWell done St. Louis
Reviewed By Jennifer B July 2026I was very impressed with this museum - it was a fun, free afternoon stop. The replica of the 1904 world's fair is really interesting. Learning about the history of St. Louis, the industries it...
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Reviewed By AlwaysTraveling65 July 2026Another fun and FREE museum in St Louis. It has a neat hands on area for kids so thst is neat. Wander thru and learn a little bit about the past. And this is one of the smaller museum so shouldn't...
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Sunday 10am-5pm Monday-Closed Tuesday 10am-5pm Wednesday 10am-5pm Thursday 10am-8pm Friday 10am-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm
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