St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of MissouriSt. Louis

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Celebrating more than 170 years of Midwestern art, history and culture. Permanent exhibitions include Missouri paintings and sculpture, river and railroad models and artifacts, and the American political campaign collection. Changing special exhibitions explore maps, historic newspapers, and the history of westward expansion; see website for current exhibition. Located in the Thomas Jefferson Library Building, UMSL North Campus, adjacent to the West Drive Garage. FREE

One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121

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2 Reviews | Write a Review
Interesting collection
Reviewed By KansasMover July 2013

The library was hard to find on the campus but fortunately we were there in the summer when there were very few students and lots of parking. They have a marvelous collection of things related to...

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Hidden Gem
Reviewed By Roger W June 2013

This is a library/museum located at the UMSL campus. If you are into the history of trains, riverboats, or westward expansion this is worth an hour or two to visit. Many of the items are NOT on...

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Hours

Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.,12-8 p.m.

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TripAdvisor Rating:

2 Reviews | Write a Review
Interesting collection
Reviewed By KansasMover July 2013

The library was hard to find on the campus but fortunately we were there in the summer when there were very few students and lots of parking. They have a marvelous collection of things related to...

Full Review
Hidden Gem
Reviewed By Roger W June 2013

This is a library/museum located at the UMSL campus. If you are into the history of trains, riverboats, or westward expansion this is worth an hour or two to visit. Many of the items are NOT on...

Full Review