Bill Christman, founder of Beatnik Bob's, was a close friend of Bob and Gail Cassilly and has had a lasting impression on City Museum. The area dubbed "Museum of Mirth, Mystery and Mayhem," which includes Beatnik Bob's, was established when City Museum opened in 1997. It has hosted a myriad of exhibits, including the now…
Exhibit Dates Friday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 30 from 5pm–9pm “Blessed by the Ancestors” is a captivating art exhibit that celebrates the rich…
If there's anything we have a lot of at City Museum, it's junk. But to Indiana-based sculptor, puppet maker, and reclaimed material artist Kevin Titzer, it's an exciting opportunity. He…
Friday, February 13 from 7pm–11pm Love is in the air, and it's time to grab your sweetheart, a close friend, or an assortment of overlapping situationships, and bring them to our first City Nights of 2026! We're celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday the 13th, so you can expect it to be a lovely evening and…
Love is in the air! Meet your new best friend at our Puppy Love adoption event in partnership with Stray Rescue of St. Louis. Whether you're looking to add a furry friend to your family or simply want to make a difference, this special event is the perfect opportunity to give a loving puppy a…
Friday, March 6 from 7pm–11pm Tonight we're gonna party like it’s 1999 — yes, we're reliving the excitement of the turn of the Millennium! The good news: Everyone's computers made…
Friday, April 17 from 7pm–11pm Hey — are you coming to the house party on Friday? You should! Bring the whole crew, we haven't seen them in forever. They can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Friday, October 9 from 7pm–11pm Start off the spooky season by getting dressed up and getting dressed up! Whether you lean more formal or more costumed, you'll be charmed by…