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Millennium Hotel’s revolving axle comes down to earth
Millennium Hotel restaurant’s rotation gears donated to City Museum
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“City Museum to debut Labyrinth”
St. Louis Public Radio — Located in downtown St. Louis, the museum will open a new art installation during the Fourth of July holiday on Friday, called “Labyrinth,” on the fourth floor of the building.
“Where the Wild Children’s Museums Are”
Bloomberg CityLab — St. Louis’ City Museum helped pioneer the idea of dangerous-looking interactive experiences for kids and their families. Now other institutions have followed suit.
“Family fun: Our favorite educational attractions”
AZ BIG Media — One of the most unique and enjoyable cultural attractions I’ve visited is the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. Unlike any museum I’d ever seen, it felt more like a giant artistic playground built inside a former shoe factory. It’s hard to describe—it’s part sculpture, part maze, part funhouse, and entirely hands-on.
Back to the Arch: Our Family’s Return to St. Louis with Teens
Twin Cities Frugal Mom — This was hands-down one of the most memorable stops for my teens. Think massive slides, rooftop thrills, tunnels to climb through, and quirky sculptures around every corner.
“The Best Children’s Museums in the US, From San Francisco to St. Louis”
Condé Nast Traveler — These powerhouses of play don’t mess around when it comes to wooing young travelers. Believe us when we say you’ve never seen a children’s museum quite like this. Founded by artist Bob Cassilly in 1997, the “weirdly wonderful” City Museum is a post-industrial exercise in radical, out-of-the-box thinking.
Step Into a World of Whimsy at the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri
Only In Missouri — Have you ever worn knee pads to a museum? Probably not, but you just might want some when you visit the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. This whimsical museum showcases traditional collections alongside live circus performances, colorful art installations, and fantastical indoor and outdoor play spaces. It promises an over-the-top experience for both kids and adults.
Missouri Museum Unpeels a World Record—With 309 Banana Hats
Happy Mag — The City Museum in St. Louis made history Wednesday—by turning 309 people into walking bananas. At exactly 5:30 p.m., the crowd donned bright yellow banana hats to break the Guinness World Record for the most people wearing the fruity headgear.
City Museum breaks banana hat world record
KSDK — History was made at the St. Louis City Museum. They secured the Guinness World Record for most people wearing banana hats at the same time.