Robots are experiencing a Renaissance! They're approaching autonomy by reading up on existentialism and pondering the cosmos over a cocktail in Beatnik Bobs. These particular, peculiar robots are built with everyday objects by St. Louis artists Bill Christman and Dave Rudis. Dave Rudis discusses his process for creating the sculptures you will see: "My body…
Find your STL spirit on 314 Day at one of St. Louis's most iconic places. Celebrate 314 day with a scavenger hunt at City Museum! Willy Wonka had a golden ticket, Air Bud had a golden retriever, and we have a golden... shoe heel? From the late-1800s through the mid-1900s, St. Louis was second only…
City Museum is closed Easter Sunday, but join us for fun activities to kick off your Spring on Friday and Saturday! The Easter Bunny will be visiting for photos on Saturday from 11am–1pm, and we’ll have a kid-friendly photo scavenger hunt that can be completed for a little treat. Art City will be open 11am–4pm…
The Greater St. Louis Marathon is back Downtown on Saturday, April 11th! The museum and parking lot will be open our regular operating hours (10am-9pm), but be mindful that traffic might make your morning a bit more challenging than usual. Fortunately, the roads Downtown will be reopening first (around 8am–9am), so there should still be…
Friday, April 17 from 7pm–11pm House Party. Friday. City Nights. See You There? The weather is heating up and the school year is winding down, but there's still one weekend left before everyone splits for late-night studying, finals, internships, graduation… it's time to throw the ultimate City Nights (21+) rager! Top off your Solo Cup,…
Beatnik Bob's has always your destination for cool vibes, delicious cocktails, and one-of-a-kind photo ops. You can also enjoy live music on select Sundays, as The Watershed Trio plays it cool with their chilled out renditions of everything from jazz classics to classic rock. Select Sundays from 11am–2pm in Beatnik Bob’s (3rd Floor)Included with General…
Buy One, Get One (Mom) Free! This Mother's Day, we’re treating the real VIPs — moms! On Sunday, May 10, bring your mom, grandma, or favorite mother figure, and they’ll get in FREE! It’s our way of saying “thanks” for the countless snacks, pep talks, taxi service, and those hugs that feel like a superpower.…
Friday, May 15 from 7pm–11pm Turn down the lights and turn up the vibes to get inspired by this surreal playground! City Museum is partnering with St. Louis Arts to…
We are remembering those we have lost and saying THANK YOU to those who have served, or are currently serving, in the military. Memorial Day Weekend — Friday, May 22…
Light becomes dark as Art City transforms into GLOW CITY! Glow City is a neon dreamscape where art, light, and imagination collide. Join us under the black light for glow-in-the-dark…
Friday, June 12 from 7pm–11pm Celebrate Pride Month at City Museum! Start the evening with a visit to Beatnik Bob's for the opening of "Sequin - The Inside Scoop on LGBT Outsider Art" featuring local artists, curated by Cranky Yellow. At 9pm it's time to party with a special drag performance by Prismatic. With sounds…
Get Dad what he really wants for Father's Day this year — a day of FUN! We're giving all dads, grandpas and great-grandpas FREE General Admission on Sunday, June 15.…