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,…
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 arts, crafts, and spin art creations. The last full week of each month in Art City (4th Floor) Included with Member Pass or General Admission.…
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! Bring your mom, grandma, or favorite mother figure, and they’ll get free admission on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10. It’s our way of saying “thanks” for the countless snacks, pep talks, taxi service, and hugs that feel like a…
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 bring you a night of music and live art. Party, play, and watch as select local artists each create a masterpiece right in front of…
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…
Friday, August 14 from 7pm–11pm Ahoy! All aboard for an unforgettable evening of breezy vibes on the salty seas of nostalgia. Yacht Rock isn't just a music genre, it's a lifestyle of laid-back luxury. And after the sun sets on a sweltering St. Louis night, you'll want to come sail away with us at this…
Friday, September 18 from 7pm–11pm Grab your dirndl or lederhosen and put on your dancing shoes, because it's time to kick off the Fall season with one of the world's oldest drinks and Bavaria's greatest tradition — Oktoberfest! "Why is it in September if it's called Oktoberfest?" Great question! Although the event started with a…