Where's the best place downtown to get a view of the 2024 Solar Eclipse? On our Rooftop, of course! Get your special Eclipse Sunglasses and come see the 'dark side of the moon' with us for this once (or twice) in a lifetime celestial event! The eclipse will begin around 12:45pm, with near-totality around 2pm,…
St Louis-based artist Justin King is widely known for his unique cardboard sculptures. He uses texture, color, and movement to express his ideas in paintings and sculptures, often using non-traditional materials and techniques to create a truly unique voice in his approach and style. King will be in Art City at City Museum demonstrating his techniques while working…
Spending a week learning about Physics aboard an old school bus may be the last thing you expect to be excited about, but this spring at City Museum, you might just be surprised! This isn’t any old bus, and this certainly isn’t your standard high school physics class. This bright purple, tricked out, solar equipped,…
Join St. Louis-based artist Brock Seals for an exciting hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of painting and protecting leather items. Whether you want to revamp an old pair of shoes, add a personal touch to a hat, or customize other vinyl and leather items, this class will equip you with the skills and…
The Greater St. Louis Marathon is back Downtown on Saturday, April 27th! 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 7:30am), so there should still be…
If you've ever found yourself lost on our 3rd floor, in a room full of bugs, and wondered, "How on earth did these all get here..." it's your lucky day! George Diehl has been collecting and preserving insects for over six decades, with the bulk of his collection featured in the Insectorium at City Museum.…
Get your summer started at City Museum with drinks, tunes, and a trip down a slide or two! Matt Sawicki will bring the music, you bring the summer vibes. Sunday, May 26 from 7pm-11pm 21+ only with valid ID. Ticket includes General Admission for the day of the event. **If the weather prevents us from…
Celebrate Pride Month with City Museum. LGBTQ+ artists will do a one-night-only art show at City Nights! Produced and curated by the spectacular David Wolk of Cranky Yellow, this event features the work of fourteen Saint Louis LGBTQ+ artists in a fantastical sculpture garden on the rooftop of City Museum. The energies of queer expression and…
Have a cocktail. Dance to a groovy tune with DJ Ben Stein. Make something fabulous with local STL arts organizations Central Print and Perennial. Have a perfect night out in our fair city! Friday, June 21 from 7pm-11pm 21+ only with valid ID. Ticket includes General Admission for the day of the event. Save $10…
Unleash your inner artist and indulge your creative side with our exclusive Paint and Sip sessions! Friday, June 283pm–5pm or 6pm–8pm Art City on 4th Floor. 18+ only with valid ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Includes General Admission for the day of the event. Save $20 with an Annual Pass! Oh, look! We're in the…
Feeling inspired? Join local STL artist Jayvn Solomon, the mind behind Loutopia, in creating a mural masterpiece under the dome! Everyone is invited to help turn upcycled materials into a large piece of art over the course of the event. The art itself will be paint-by-number, so no creative skills are needed to hop in…
Ready to Get Jiggy with It? Join Us for a Totally Rad '90s Prom! Who: You, your boo, your BFFs — the whole gangWhat: PROM! Dress up or dress down, we're bringing it back to the '90sWhen: Friday, August 2 from 7pm–11pmWhere: City Museum, Downtown STLWhy: Because it's going to be all that and a…
