About
Located in the heart of historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive art museums. Its collection includes exceptional art from virtually every culture and movement, and its temporary exhibitions range from native art to French landscapes and global textiles to ancient armor. Beyond the collection, the museum offers unique shopping and dining experiences to help make your visit more enjoyable. The best part? It’s free!Exhibitions and Events
Mark your calendar with these upcoming exhibitions and events, which span time, place and culture.
Forest Park, #1 Fine Arts Dr.
St. Louis,
MO
63110
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1495 Reviews | Write a ReviewLots of Galleries - Various Mediums of Art - FREE Museum
Reviewed By AlwaysTraveling65 July 2026This is a huge museum with many galleries on multiple floors. Everything from some painted art on the walls, to sculpture to ancient pieces; even some outside pieces. The museum is free every day...
Full ReviewA top Art museum!
Reviewed By aehall7 January 2026Because of the number of items and descriptions of the artwork, I ended up spending four hours just viewing at the museum on a Saturday. The art and history made this museum a highlight of museums...
Full ReviewExtensive art collection in a lovely setting
Reviewed By Jennacbz July 2026While in St. Louis for a brief trip, I stopped by the Saint Louis Art Museum and was pleasantly surprised by the building, its beautiful setting inside Forest Park, and the size and quality of the...
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Hours vary by day – check website to plan your visit.
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TripAdvisor Rating:
1495 Reviews | Write a ReviewLots of Galleries - Various Mediums of Art - FREE Museum
Reviewed By AlwaysTraveling65 July 2026This is a huge museum with many galleries on multiple floors. Everything from some painted art on the walls, to sculpture to ancient pieces; even some outside pieces. The museum is free every day...
Full ReviewA top Art museum!
Reviewed By aehall7 January 2026Because of the number of items and descriptions of the artwork, I ended up spending four hours just viewing at the museum on a Saturday. The art and history made this museum a highlight of museums...
Full ReviewExtensive art collection in a lovely setting
Reviewed By Jennacbz July 2026While in St. Louis for a brief trip, I stopped by the Saint Louis Art Museum and was pleasantly surprised by the building, its beautiful setting inside Forest Park, and the size and quality of the...
Full Review