Fright at the Museum
Events
Fright at the Museum
October 1 – October 26
Welcome to Fright at the Museum!
Step into a world of spine-tingling wonder at our one-of-a-kind, all-ages Halloween celebration! Prepare to be amazed, mystified, and thoroughly entertained as you embark on a journey through a realm of oddities and curiosities that will leave you both thrilled and captivated.
Fright-tastic Exhibits
1st Floor
Jack-O-Lantern Tree
Scaling Skeletons
Spider’s Lair
2nd Floor
Mingo Monster Marsh
Spinderella’s Sac
3rd Floor
Cemetery Secrets
Web Town
Unfaithful Friends Cemetery
Portrait Passage: Faces of Terror
Urban Legends: The Story of MoMo
Eerie Baby & Otherworldly Oddities
Madam von Damned’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Lights, Camera, No Action: Taxidermy Art by Bea Ostrowska
4th Floor
Spooky Crafting Activities in Art City
Lost in the Labyrinth
Doc Terminus’ Odditorium
3rd Floor – Architecture Hall
Follow the skeletons to the 3rd Floor, where you’ll find Doc Terminus and his extraordinary crew of misfits hard at work in the Odditorium. Somewhere between inexplicable and amazing, witness a variety show beyond compare featuring fire breathing, sword swallowing, and a few spooky surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Showtimes:
Wed: 12:30pm / 2:00pm / 4:00pm
Thu: 12:30pm / 2:00pm / 4:00pm
Fri: 4:00pm / 6:30pm / 7:30pm
Sat: 2:30pm / 3:30pm / 6:30pm / 7:30pm
Sun: 12:30pm / 2:00pm / 3:30pm
The Organist’s Awakening
Enchanted Caves
Live performances by Terry Nord from the St. Louis Theatre Organ Society on our beautifully restored 1924 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ that was rebuilt directly into the walls of the Enchanted Caves. Reverberating from the cement stalagmites on the 1st Floor to the Rooftop skylight shining down from the 11th, the song of The Organist will sonically serenade your eardrums and rattle your bones!
Showtimes:
Fri: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Sun: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Whispers from Beyond
3rd Floor – Inside the City Express train track loop
Step into the circle and experience a chilling encounter with the unknown! Guided by a mystic medium, these live séances invite restless spirits to whisper from beyond the veil. What message is waiting for you on the other side? There’s only one way to find out!
Showtimes:
Fri: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Sun: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Happy Haunted Harmony Circus
3rd Floor – Circus Harmony
Circus Harmony’s sensational skeleton crew, wacky witches, and other Halloween haunters will entertain you in fantastic family-friendly shows to get you in the spirit!
Showtimes:
Wed: 12:00pm
Thu: 1:00pm
Fri: 12:00pm / 2:00pm
Sat: 1:00pm / 3:00pm
Sun: 1:00pm / 3:00pm
Not-So-Spooky Storytelling
4th Floor – Sullivan Gallery
Join the City Museum Witch for some not-so-spooky stories and tales of triumph for all ages! Pillows, blankets, and rugs for the littler ones to get cozy; benches and bathrooms nearby for the bigger ones to take a break.
Showtimes:
Sat: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Sun: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Coven & Cauldron
1st Floor – Cabin Inn Bar
Enter a world of magic, mystery, and a dash of the macabre at Coven & Cauldron – the ultimate witches’ pub experience! Elevate your experience with our enchanting concoction, a Poison Apple cocktail, for this is where the supernatural and the extraordinary converge.
Vampire Bar
3rd Floor – Cowboy Bar
Step into the shadows and immerse yourself in the allure of the night where darkness and decadence intertwine! Indulge in the mystique of ancient lore and blood-thirsty beasts as you enter a realm of intoxicating ambiance and tantalizing flavors. Sip on a rich, crimson True Blood cocktail or take a terrifyingly terrific Zombie Shot to be transported to a world where mortals and immortals coexist.
Mad Scientist’s Lab
3rd Floor – Beatnik Bob’s
Ignore those warning signs and radiation dials and enter the Mad Scientist’s Lab! Step into a world of flickering control panels, uranium-green glow, and test chambers filled with classified concoctions. Enjoy a Fall Old Fashioned while you peruse the cute but creepy ceramic creatures of Eerie Baby, or try something a little more basic with a PSL White Russian… just don’t tell the Mad Scientist, or he might go nuclear!
Slightly Possessed Spirits
One sip and you’ll feel the shiver of something otherworldly!
Coven & Cauldron (Cabin Inn Bar – 1st Floor)
🍎 Poison Apple – Vodka, Midori, lime juice, and apple juice
Vampire Bar (Cowboy Bar – 3rd Floor)
🧟♂️ Zombie Shot – Malibu, Midori, and pineapple juice, served in a giant syringe
🩸 True Blood – Tequila, triple sec, strawberry puree, passionfruit juice, and margarita mix, served in a blood bag
Mad Scientist’s Lab (Beatnik Bob’s – 3rd Floor)
🍂 Fall Old Fashioned – Jameson, pumpkin purée, cinnamon and nutmeg simple syrups, bitters, and club soda, garnished with a cinnamon stick
🎃 PSL White Russian – Vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin spiced Irish cream, pumpkin puree, and heavy cream, garnished with a cinnamon stick
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a curious explorer, or simply someone who revels in the extraordinary, Fright at the Museum promises a month of entertainment that will send shivers down your spine. Bring your friends, family, or dare to venture solo – this is an experience that will unite all who seek the unknown and revel in the unusual!
Wednesday, October 1 – Sunday, October 26
Included with General Admission or Member Pass. Find exhibits and decorations on every floor, including outdoor areas MonstroCity and Rooftop. Outdoor access may depend on the weather. Rooftop Access is not automatically included with General Admission, and the add-on may cost an additional fee.
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