Blessed by the Ancestors
"Blessed by the Ancestors" is a captivating art exhibit that celebrates the rich artistic talent of Black artists hailing from Saint Louis, MO. This exhibition serves as a powerful testament […]
Nov. 19, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027
Included with General Admission or Member Pass
"Blessed by the Ancestors" is a captivating art exhibit that celebrates the rich artistic talent of Black artists hailing from Saint Louis, MO. This exhibition serves as a powerful testament […]
Unleash your inner artist and indulge your creative side with our exclusive Paint and Sip sessions! Choose from 2 separate sessions: 3pm-5pm or 6pm-8pm. This event is 18+. Valid ID will be […]
Family friendly activities at City Museum are happening Presidents' Day Weekend! Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as you explore the museum's unique exhibits and interactive installations. From climbing […]
City Museum is an ever-evolving, always-thrilling, artist-built playground full of weird spaces to explore, and we're always looking for new faces to add to our team! We're hosting Open Interviews […]
Attaboy, cofounder of contemporary art magazine Hi-Fructose, comes to City Museum in downtown St. Louis! The Upcycled Garden installation is an ever-growing and touring concept by Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert, featuring […]
Get ready for an epic Spring Break adventure at City Museum in St. Louis – the #1 must-see attraction that promises excitement and thrills for the entire family! With four […]
City Museum already has a few official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles, including the World's Largest Pencil (in Skateless Park), the World's Longest Seesaw (in our Parking Garage), and the World's […]
Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live music from The Bog Rattlers in Beatnik Bob's! Saturday, March 16 from 12pm-4pmSunday, March 17 from 12pm-4pm Beatnik Bob's on 3rd […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Neon Dreams flicker with the vivid intensity of a city that never sleeps, where the electric glow of illuminated signs bathes the night in a surreal, technicolor haze. They capture […]
Unleash your inner artist and indulge your creative side with our exclusive Paint and Sip sessions! Choose your colors, draw a cave creature, and channel your favorite Pop Art icon to create […]
Come kick off Labor Day Weekend and send off Summer with us at the last City Nights of 2024! Grab a drink, watch local graffiti artists paint live under the […]
Join us weekends in September as we celebrate one of the world’s oldest drinks, beer! Each weekend celebrates a different theme and includes games and entertainment. Purchase a beer passport and receive a souvenir glass!
Unleash your inner artist and indulge your creative side with our exclusive Paint and Sip sessions! Celebrate spooky season, as well as our favorite amphibians, by painting this black light-reactive axolotl splashing […]
Get ready Transylvanians — It's time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show! This spooky season, join us for a late-night screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with LIVE Shadowcast […]
Solve a hilarious murder mystery with The Dinner Detective while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and […]
Whether you’re planning a hauntingly good celebration or just enjoying the autumn vibes, all of us at City Museum want to wish you a safe and fun Halloween! We've completed […]
Solve a hilarious murder mystery with The Dinner Detective while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and […]
Solve a hilarious murder mystery with The Dinner Detective while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and […]
Solve a hilarious murder mystery with The Dinner Detective while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and […]
Artist fnnch is unveiling a new series of Honey Bears at City Museum! Meet fnnch!The artist will be available for pictures and autographs from 4pm–5pm. Art, merch and apparel will […]
Extended Holiday Hours:Thu, Jan. 16: 10am–5pmFri, Jan. 17: 10am–9pmSat, Jan. 18: 10am–9pmSun, Jan. 19: 10am–9pmMon, Jan. 20: 10am–5pm, MLK Jr. Day See our full operational calendar
LENS is a multimedia installation by Gary Passanise, one of many local artists who have studio space inside City Museum's halls. Passanise says of this installation, "The images in this […]
Amber Dohrenwend is an American artist based in Marquette, Michigan. She constructs post-consumer cardboard sculptures, costuming and installations with soft, organic curves and textures. Her work directs viewers’ attention to […]
Extended Holiday Hours:Thu, Feb. 13: 10am–5pmFri, Feb. 14: 10am–9pmSat, Feb. 15: 10am–9pmSun, Feb. 16: 10am–9pmMon, Feb. 17: 10am–5pm, Presidents' Day See our full operational calendar
If you've been to City Museum, you've probably seen the uniquely colorful spinning posts along the rails of the main staircase, mezzanine, and second floor. If you're familiar with the […]
Spring Break at City Museum is an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages! Our one-of-a-kind, interactive museum combines art, architecture, and play, offering endless opportunities for exploration. Kids and […]
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 […]
You’ll be green with envy if you miss our celebration of all things Irish in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! We will have two special St. Patrick's Day drinks — […]
City Museum is no stranger to official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles, and last spring you helped us set the record for Largest Gathering of People Wearing Underwear on their Heads […]
If you've been to City Museum you know we like to build things with unusual materials. (Looking at you, wall made of buffet pans). Build a cardboard masterpiece with Art […]
Unlock Learning Adventures at City Museum with Our New Education Days Workbook! April 11, 17, 25May 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, […]
World Circus Day is a worldwide event that recognizes and promotes the art of circus, paying tribute to circus artists and workers while highlighting the cultural and social importance of […]
We are saying THANK YOU to those who have served, or are currently serving, in the military. Memorial Day Weekend — Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26 — all […]
Join us in Beatnik Bob's for the opening of 'Bubble Unit: Pop Art and Fashion', an art exhibit curated by Cranky Yellow. The exhibit is showcasing local artists and designers […]
Get ready for high-flying fun and tail-wagging excitement from Ready Go Dog Show, returning to the "Woof-top" this Summer! June 20 – July 6Wednesday – Sunday each weekShows at 12pm, […]
Join us on the 4th of July from 7pm-11pm for Electric Sky, an all-ages party on the Rooftop with a 360° view of fireworks all across the St. Louis skyline! […]
Remember when we set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Most People Wearing Banana Hats to celebrate the Savannah Bananas coming to town in April? Well, spring showers turned into […]
We have a bit of a history with unique school busses, so Monster Jam knew who to call when they announced they were bringing the new school bus-themed "Classroom Crusher" […]
Force Green, a local high school community-based robotics team, is visiting City Museum to showcase FIRST Robotics! Learn about the different levels of robotics (from 2nd to 12th grade) and […]
The future is formal and everyone's a star at the Space Age Soirée! Whether you're donning a costume or dressing to the nines (or going for that galaxy brain-level crossover), […]
This is the last City Nights of the season — don't miss it! Celebrate the art and artists of our inimitable city by collaborating on a collective art piece in […]
The weather outside sure is frightful, so let's help make our local community more delightful! We will be collecting food donations for St. Louis Area Foodbank this holiday season, as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring Break at City Museum is an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages! Our one-of-a-kind, interactive museum combines art, architecture, and play, offering endless opportunities for exploration. Kids and […]
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 […]
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