City Museum

City Nights: Pride (21+)
2026-06-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
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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.

Then at 8pm, it’s time to party with a special drag performance by Prismatic Events:

Pride-a-Palooza: Icons, Anthems, & Attitude

The Ultimate Pride Playlist—Live.

A celebration of the icons, anthems, and attitude that define Pride, channeling the joy, defiance, and unapologetic energy that make Pride what it is. Featuring Becca Diamond, Noah Mazzaratie, Aiden Control, and more. Sounds by DJTABER, immersive design from Spectrama Lighting & Production, and every moment captured by Zachary Steele Photography. This isn’t just a show — it’s an experience you don’t want to miss!

Turn the tables: Tunes from DJTABER

Play all day, party all night: Your event ticket includes General Admission for the full day of the event, so you can arrive as eagerly early or fashionably late as you wish

Adults only: We’re closing early so you can party! City Museum will be fully open (outdoor areas depending on weather) during City Nights, so those slides, climbers, and ramps are all yours to explore

Arts and crafts: Grab your glue sticks, Art City is here to help you collage your own customized button or other crafty keepsake

Full belly, happy heart: Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the museum

Hands-on experience: Sample new 4 Hands Brewing products, including the City Museum Pilsner and Hard Seltzer!

Buy Tickets

City Nights events are 21+ only with valid ID. Limited tickets will be available at the Ticket Window on the day of the event, and your ticket includes General Admission for that day.

Members get in FREE! Not a member yet? Get your Member Pass now!

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Ready Go Dog Show
2026-06-19 00:00 - 2026-07-05 23:59
Get ready for high-flying fun and tail-wagging excitement from Ready Go Dog Show, returning to the “Woof-top” this Summer!

Join us for a spectacular showcase of talented pups performing jaw-dropping tricks, incredible agility feats, and crowd-pleasing stunts that will leave you cheering. Whether you’re a dog lover, a family looking for a fun outing, or just someone who enjoys a good show, this event is for you!

Run, jump, and catch Ready Go Dog Show performing on these dates:

Fri, June 19

Sat, June 20

Sun, June 21

Wed, June 24

Thu, June 25

Fri, June 26

Sat, June 27

Sun, June 28

Wed, July 1

Thu, July 2

Fri, July 3*

Sat, July 4*

Sun, July 5

Shows at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm each day!

*Additional 8:30pm performances during Red, White & Rooftop July 3 and Electric Sky July 4

Catch this exhibition on the Rooftop throughout the day, featuring world-class Frisbee-fetching dogs and the Big Air Box Jump, ending with a “meet and greet” for fans to get up close and personal with the four-legged stars of the show.

When the Rooftop is closed due to weather, the Ready Go Dog Show will host a meet ‘n’ greet with some the dog show stars in Architecture Hall (3rd Floor)

Rooftop Access with General Admission or Member Pass required.

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KSDK — Rooftop dog show wows visitors with exciting tricks and stunts (video)

Father's Day
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59
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.

Bring the kids to Art City for a special Dad-themed craft project, and then Dad can swing by Cabin Inn (1st Floor) or Beatnik Bob’s (3rd Floor) to purchase a City Museum Pilsner from 4 Hands Brewing!

Father’s Day discount includes maximum one free General Admission for each paid admission. Discount valid on Sunday, June 21, 2026 only.

Red, White & Rooftop (21+)
2026-07-03 00:00 - 23:59
When Independence Day falls on a weekend, we all get a bonus day to party! Join us for a 21+ shindig on the Rooftop with a 360° view of fireworks all across the St. Louis skyline, including the “Celebrate 250” drone and fireworks on the Riverfront! Ticket includes General Admission on the day of the event, so you can explore the museum before the party.

Friday, July 3 from 7pm–11pm

Exclusive access to the Rooftop attractions including the Ferris wheel, slides, climbers and more

Summer dance vibes with music by 314DJ

An exclusive performance by Ready Go Dog Show with a ‘meet and greet’

Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails available for purchase

Red, White & Rooftop FAQs

When is my Red, White & Rooftop ticket valid?

Tickets include General Admission all day on Friday, July 3 plus access to the Rooftop from 7pm-11pm.

Is Red, White & Rooftop included with a Member Pass?

No, this is a special event that requires a separate ticket. Members get a $10 discount

Is my Rooftop Combo ticket the same thing as Red, White & Rooftop?

No, Red, White & Rooftop is a separate ticketed event.

Can I bring my own cooler?

No, outside food and drink are not allowed inside the museum, aside from water bottles. Rooftop Café will have food and drinks (including beer and cocktails) available for purchase during the event.

Can I bring my own chair?

No, in order to allow more guests to get a good view, we do NOT allow outside chairs. Limited café chairs and picnic tables will be available on the 11th, 12th, and 13th floors, along with several other benches and flat surfaces to sit on across the Rooftop.

Will you reschedule if it rains?

No, if there is inclement weather that keeps us from being able to open the Rooftop, we will move the entertainment into Architecture Hall on the 3rd floor for the duration of the event.

Buy Tickets ($40)

Member Discount ($30)

Electric Sky (SOLD OUT)
2026-07-04 00:00 - 23:59
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! Ticket includes General Admission on the day of the event, plus games, face painting, balloon animals and more!

Saturday, July 4 from 7pm–11pm

Bring the family for exclusive access to the Rooftop attractions including the Ferris wheel, slides, climbers and more

Outdoor games and activities, plus face painting and balloon artists

Summer dance vibes with music by 314DJ

An exclusive performance by Ready Go Dog Show with a ‘meet and greet’

Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails available for purchase

Electric Sky FAQs

Is Electric Sky 18/21+ only?

Electric Sky is a family-friendly event for all ages!

Do my kids need their own tickets?

Yes, everyone attending the event must have a ticket. The only exception is children 2 and under are free, as always.

When is my Electric Sky ticket valid?

Tickets include General Admission all day on Friday, July 4 plus access to the Rooftop from 7pm-11pm.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available online now at the links below.

Is my Rooftop Combo ticket the same thing as Electric Sky?

No, Electric Sky is a separate ticketed event.

Can I bring my own cooler?

No, outside food and drink are not allowed inside the museum, aside from water bottles. Rooftop Café will have food and drinks (including beer and cocktails) available for purchase during the event.

Can I bring my own chair?

No, in order to allow more guests to get a good view, we do NOT allow outside chairs. Limited café chairs and picnic tables will be available on the 11th, 12th, and 13th floors, along with several other benches and flat surfaces to sit on across the Rooftop.

Will you reschedule if it rains?

No, if there is inclement weather that keeps us from being able to open the Rooftop, we will move the DJ, face painters, and other entertainment into Architecture Hall on the 3rd floor for the duration of the event.

SOLD OUT!

National Carousel Day
2026-07-25 00:00 - 23:59
National Carousel Day
Saturday, July 25 from 12pm–3pm

Featuring our Antique Children’s Carousel on National Carousel Day!

Roaming Magician

Balloon Twister

Unlimited carousel rides for smaller guests

Carousel and entertainment on 3rd Floor, near Toddler Town. Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

Celebrate National Carousel Day with us and the colorful characters on our Antique Children’s Carousel!

On Saturday, July 25 from 12pm-3pm, we’ll have plenty of magic, balloon animals, and carnival music just for the occasion. Smaller guests (under 54″ tall) can take a ride on our menagerie of enchanting animals, and then saunter over to the Artifacts gift shop to check out our Zebra Carousel shirts in youth sizes.

This beautifully restored, 20-foot diameter carousel was originally manufactured in the 1920s by the renowned Allan Herschell Company of North Tonawanda, New York, the most prolific carousel maker in American history. Known for producing more than 3,000 hand-carved wooden carousels, the company specialized in portable machines that traveled with carnivals across the country, bringing joy to generations of families.

In 1988, the carousel was restored as a historical art preservation project by local sculptor Carlos Sardina and his wife Judy. The Sardinas toured their carousels nationwide from the late 1980s through the early 2010s, sharing the joy of antique rides with communities across the country.

Carousel and entertainment on 3rd Floor, near Toddler Town. Included with General Admission or Member Pass. Children must be under 54″ tall to ride. Children under 40″ tall can ride with a parent or guardian.

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KMOV — National Carousel Day this Saturday (video)

Back to School Supply Drive
2026-08-03 00:00 - 2026-08-31 23:59
Let’s Stuff the Bus! Help us collect enough school supplies to fill the School Bus on the Rooftop, and all supplies will be donated to KidSmart, an organization that helps equip underprivileged students in 160+ St. Louis area schools.

KidSmart’s “Push for Pencils, Push for Change” campaign has made a tremendous difference for St. Louis students! KidSmart provides free essential school supplies to thousands of students, empowering them to thrive in school and beyond.

As another Back to School season approaches, the urgent need for essential tools for learning remains for over 90,000 students in our community whose bright young minds deserve every chance to succeed. Your continued partnership ensures that children arrive at school with confidence and the tools they need to learn.

Donate 5 supplies and save $5 on General Admission

The most common classroom needs include spiral notebooks, pencils, markers, crayons (24 ct.), and glue sticks, but other common supplies are appreciated too!

Must bring supplies to City Museum to receive the discount

Educators (all faculty and staff) get FREE General Admission with school ID.

Donation discount includes $5 off one General Admission ticket, max of one discount per five school supplies donated. New school supplies only. Educator discount includes one free General Admission per guest with a valid faculty or staff school ID. Discounts are only available in-person at the Ticket Window, on the day of your visit.

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KMOV — “Stuff The Bus”- School Supply Drive (video)

City Nights: Yacht Rock (21+)
2026-08-14 00:00 - 23:59
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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 City Nights (21+) event!

Dressed up or dressed down, there’s no wrong way to escape everyday life and drift away on the nautical nostalgia. Set your course in style with DJs spinning smooth dance grooves from the ’70s and ’80s. Cruise on through to Architecture Hall, and you’ll find Griffin and the Gargoyles playing covers of the saxiest easy-listening tracks.

All the cool captains and dockside divas will be there for the music, memories, and magic — don’t miss the boat!

Turn the tables: Live music by Griffin and the Gargoyles

Play all day, party all night: Your event ticket includes General Admission for the full day of the event, so you can arrive as eagerly early or fashionably late as you wish

Adults only: We’re closing early so you can party! City Museum will be fully open (outdoor areas depending on weather) during City Nights, so those slides, climbers, and ramps are all yours to explore

Arts and crafts: Grab your glue sticks, Art City is here to help you collage your own customized button or other crafty keepsake

Full belly, happy heart: Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the museum

Hands-on experience: Sample new 4 Hands Brewing products, including the City Museum Pilsner and Hard Seltzer!

Buy Tickets

City Nights events are 21+ only with valid ID. Limited tickets will be available at the Ticket Window on the day of the event, and your ticket includes General Admission for that day.

Members get in FREE! Not a member yet? Get your Member Pass now!

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FOX2 — Clownvis sings love songs

Glow City
2026-08-24 00:00 - 2026-08-30 23:59
GLOW CITY
Glow City 2026 Schedule

One week a month, Art City becomes “Glow City” with glowing crafts under the black light.

August 24 – 30

September 21 – 27

October 19 – 25

November 23 – 29

December 21 – 27

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. Premium crafts may include a small fee for supplies.

Oktoberfest & Craft Beer Month
2026-09-04 00:00 - 2026-09-20 23:59
Cheers! Prost! Salud! Slainte!

Join us weekends in September as we celebrate one of the world’s oldest drinks, beer! Go on a bar crawl inside the museum, as each outlet features a different theme, with festive food and beer available for purchase (including non-alcoholic options), plus games and entertainment.

Event weekends are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in September, featuring Übercool at City Nights: Oktoberfest on Friday, September 18 from 7pm–11pm!

Cabin Inn Bar

American Classics

The classics are classic for a reason, and nothing’s more classic than walking into a log cabin and ordering a draft beer from America’s oldest operating brewery.

Drinks:

Yuengling on tap

American Pale Ale

American Lager

View our Beer Menu or follow us on Untappd to see what we’re serving up!

Cowboy Bar

Oktoberfest

Eins, Zwei, Drei, G’Suffa! Raise your glass to a great Bavarian tradition with local and international Oktoberfest classics, including the world’s oldest operating brewery.

Drinks:

Weihenstephaner

Märzen

Festbier

View our Beer Menu or follow us on Untappd to see what we’re serving up!

Beatnik Bob’s

Punkin’ Pumpkin

When it’s PSL season, but you like a little less “kick in your step” and a little more “kick in the face.”

Drinks:

Pumpkin Ale

Pumpkin Stout

Pumpkin Hard Cider

View our Beer Menu or follow us on Untappd to see what we’re serving up!

Rooftop Café

Backyard BBQ

Why was Dad grilling on the Rooftop? Because the steaks have never been higher! We know dad jokes about grilling are the wurst, but this party is going to be well-done.

Drinks:

Juicy IPAs

Fruit Ales and Sours

Hard Seltzer

Rooftop Access required, weather permitting. View our Beer Menu or follow us on Untappd to see what we’re serving up!

Live Music

Music and entertainment in Beatnik Bob’s on the following dates:

Friday 9/4 – Karaoke (12pm–4pm)Saturday 9/5 – Karaoke (12pm–4pm)Sunday 9/6 – The Watershed Trio (12pm–3pm)Monday 9/7 (Labor Day) – New Yorick (12pm–3pm)

Friday 9/11 – Karaoke (12pm–4pm)Saturday 9/12 – Karaoke (12pm–4pm)Sunday 9/13 – New Yorick (12pm–3pm)

Friday 9/18 – Karaoke (12pm–4pm) and City Nights: Oktoberfest (7pm–11pm)Saturday 9/19 – New Yorick (12pm–3pm)Sunday 9/20 – The Watershed Trio (12pm–3pm)

Food & Drinks

Specialty items available at select locations during event weekends:

Monstro Pretzel Box – A supersized brauhaus pretzel served with an assortment of cheeses and meats

Pretzel Twist Necklace – Craft your own portable snack + fashion accessory (snaccessory?) to keep your energy up without weighing you down

Jängria – Jägermeister, pinot noir, orange juice, lemon lime soda, simple syrup, and muddled citrus

General Admission or Member Pass required for entry, Rooftop Access required for Rooftop Café. Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol.

City Nights: Oktoberfest on Friday, September 18 is a separate 21+ ticketed event (included with Member Pass).

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Jazz Sunday
2026-09-06 00:00 - 23:59
Jazz Sundays
Jazz Sunday 2026 schedule

The Watershed Trio in Beatnik Bob’s from 11am–2pm select Sundays:

September 6

September 20

October 11

November 22

December 6

December 13

December 20

December 27

Beatnik Bob’s stage on 3rd Floor. Included with General Admission or Member Pass. Dates and times are subject to change.

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 Admission or Member Pass.

City Nights: Oktoberfest (21+)
2026-09-18 00:00 - 23:59
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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 celebration of King Ludwig’s wedding in October 1810, local wars, epidemics, recessions, weather, and other influences have pushed it around the calendar over its 200+ year history. Oktoberfest also absorbed some of the late-Summer/early-Fall agricultural celebrations around the harvest season, and the modern event in Munich is now scheduled almost entirely in September, ending the first weekend of October.

Explore hidden corners, sip seasonal brews, and raise a toast with local Oompah band ÜberCool in one of the most unique venues in the city!

Turn the tables: Live music and entertainment by Übercool

Play all day, party all night: Your event ticket includes General Admission for the full day of the event, so you can arrive as eagerly early or fashionably late as you wish

Adults only: We’re closing early so you can party! City Museum will be fully open (outdoor areas depending on weather) during City Nights, so those slides, climbers, and ramps are all yours to explore

Arts and crafts: Grab your glue sticks, Art City is here to help you collage your own customized button or other crafty keepsake

Full belly, happy heart: Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the museum

Hands-on experience: Sample new 4 Hands Brewing products, including the City Museum Pilsner and Hard Seltzer!

Buy Tickets

City Nights events are 21+ only with valid ID. Limited tickets will be available at the Ticket Window on the day of the event, and your ticket includes General Admission for that day.

Members get in FREE! Not a member yet? Get your Member Pass now!

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Wolpertinger: Nature and the Uncanny
2026-09-18 00:00 - 2026-11-01 23:59
Wolpertinger by Cranky Yellow
“Wolpertinger: Nature and the Uncanny” multimedia art exhibit curated by Cranky Yellow

Opening Reception

Friday, September 18 from 7pm–11pm during City Nights: Oktoberfest (21+)

Exhibit Dates

Friday, September 18 – Sunday, November 1

Exhibit and Reception are in Beatnik Bob’s (3rd Floor). Exhibit included with General Admission or Member Pass, and Opening Reception included with City Nights: Oktoberfest (21+) admission.

A new exhibit by Saint Louis’ unusual curator, Cranky Yellow, features 40 local artists creating artworks which delve into nature’s ability to delight, deceive and captivate us. Through the use of folklore, magic, woodland mystique, and imagination these artists have built visual narratives around the natural world’s beauty and obscurity and human’s place in it.

Opens September 18th 2026 from 7-11pm at City Museum.Exhibition on view until November 1st 2026.

Participating Artists:

Brian Lathan @BlatantArtist

Josh Miller @GoneFeralMo

Gabby Wimmer @grwimmer

Summer Violett @SummerDoodling

Amy Williams @A.Williams.Art

C. Anne Morgan @Ceramaderp

Brandon Barnes @Brandon_Barnes_Art

Jess Hawthorn @JHawthorn.Art

Alison Bozarth @FreckledIllustrations

Kyle Brandt-Lubart @Tiny_Postcards

Elspeth Furey @furiousaquarian

Auntie Matthew @AuntieMatthew

Grace Riley @gracefully.created_

Jen McKnight @McKnightJen

Joshua Rogier

Alice Floros @TherapyDropoutArt

Adam Richter @AsRichter

Daniel Shinn

Alicia Schnell @EerieBabyStl

Joshua Williams @Jd_JoshuaWilliams

Leah Bloomer @Leah.A.Bloomer

Ansleigh Joyce Schmid @AnsleighJoyce

J. Ryne Danielson @JRyneDanielson

Mark Roman @__MysticalMark

Mary O’Brien @JustAHobbyArts

Soph Malone @MelonPressStl

Sidney Cass @PinkRatsInsideUs

Adam Long Sculpture @AdamLongSculpture

Carolyn Bryant @CarolynBryant43

Beth French @BethMakesArt

Tom Carlson @TomCarlsonVisualArts

Beth Robinson @StrangeDolls

CyRhen @GlamTrashZodiac

B.N. Blithe de Carona @IBeeMakingStuff

Caleb Long @Clebie_Long

Jen Dykeman @Jenx_Art

Chauniece Davis @Intriguing_Angel26

Kelene @Kelene_MonsterLove

Micha Fessler @Rock.Garden.M

Maria Cassilly @MariaCassilly

Beatnik Bob’s on 3rd Floor. Exhibit included with General Admission or Member Pass, and Opening Reception included with City Nights: Oktoberfest (21+) admission.

Fright at the Museum
2026-09-30 00:00 - 2026-11-01 23:59
Welcome to Fright at the Museum!

Step into a world of spine-tingling wonder at our one-of-a-kind, all-ages Halloween celebration! Prepare to be amazed, mystified, and thoroughly entertained as you embark on a journey through a realm of oddities and curiosities that will leave you both thrilled and captivated.

Fright-tastic Exhibits

Jack-O-Lanterns, Skeletons, Spiders, and plenty of creeping, crawling decorations on every floor!

Doc Terminus’ Odditorium

3rd Floor – Architecture Hall

Follow the skeletons to the 3rd Floor, where you’ll find Doc Terminus and his extraordinary crew of misfits hard at work in the Odditorium. Somewhere between inexplicable and amazing, witness a variety show beyond compare featuring flaming swords, spectacular sideshows performances, and a few more spooky surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Showtimes:Coming Soon!

The Organist’s Awakening

Enchanted Caves

The St. Louis Theatre Organ Society’s haunting ballads play on our beautifully restored 1924 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ that was rebuilt directly into the walls of the Enchanted Caves. Reverberating from the cement stalagmites on the 1st Floor to the Rooftop skylight shining down from the 11th, the song of The Organist will sonically serenade your eardrums and rattle your bones!

Showtimes:Coming Soon!

Happy Haunted Harmony Circus

3rd Floor – Circus Harmony

Circus Harmony’s sensational skeleton crew, wacky witches, and other Halloween haunters will entertain you in fantastic family-friendly shows to get you in the spirit!

Showtimes:Coming Soon!

Wandering Ghouls

As our building approaches its 100th birthday, a few of the former residents decided to visit the old haunting ground.

Hauntings:Fridays: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturdays: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Sundays: 2pm to 5pm

Coven & Cauldron

1st Floor – Cabin Inn Bar

Enter a world of magic, mystery, and a dash of the macabre at Coven & Cauldron – the ultimate witches’ pub experience! Elevate your experience with our enchanting concoction, a Poison Apple cocktail, for this is where the supernatural and the extraordinary converge.

Vampire Bar

3rd Floor – Cowboy Bar

Step into the shadows and immerse yourself in the allure of the night where darkness and decadence intertwine! Indulge in the mystique of ancient lore and blood-thirsty beasts as you enter a realm of intoxicating ambiance and tantalizing flavors. Sip on a rich, crimson True Blood cocktail or take a terrifyingly terrific Zombie Shot to be transported to a world where mortals and immortals coexist.

Mad Scientist’s Lab

3rd Floor – Beatnik Bob’s

Ignore those warning signs and radiation dials and enter the Mad Scientist’s Lab! Step into a world of flickering control panels, uranium-green glow, and test chambers filled with classified concoctions. Enjoy a Fall Old Fashioned while you peruse the cute but creepy ceramic creatures of Eerie Baby, or try something a little more basic with a PSL White Russian… just don’t tell the Mad Scientist, or he might go nuclear!

Not-So-Spooky Storytelling

4th Floor – Sullivan Gallery

Join the City Museum Witch for some not-so-spooky stories and tales of triumph for all ages! Pillows, blankets, and rugs for the littler ones to get cozy; benches and bathrooms nearby for the bigger ones to take a break.

Showtimes:Coming Soon!

Slightly Possessed Spirits

One sip and you’ll feel the shiver of something otherworldly!

🍎 Poison Apple – Vodka, Midori, lime juice, and apple juice

🧟‍♂️ Zombie Shot – Malibu, Midori, and pineapple juice, served in a giant syringe

🩸 True Blood – Tequila, triple sec, strawberry puree, passionfruit juice, and margarita mix, served in a blood bag

🍂 Fall Old Fashioned – Jameson, pumpkin purée, cinnamon and nutmeg simple syrups, bitters, and club soda, garnished with a cinnamon stick

🎃 PSL White Russian – Vodka, Kahlua, pumpkin spiced Irish cream, pumpkin puree, and heavy cream, garnished with a cinnamon stick

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a curious explorer, or simply someone who revels in the extraordinary, Fright at the Museum promises a month of entertainment that will send shivers down your spine. Bring your friends, family, or dare to venture solo – this is an experience that will unite all who seek the unknown and revel in the unusual!

Wednesday, September 30 – Sunday, November 1

Included with General Admission or Member Pass. Find exhibits and decorations on every floor, including outdoor areas MonstroCity and Rooftop. Outdoor access may depend on the weather. Rooftop Access is not automatically included with General Admission, and the add-on may cost an additional fee.

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City Nights: Costume Ball (21+)
2026-10-09 00:00 - 23:59
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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 our enigmatic vampires, fun loving bats, and some questionable glowing spiders. Explore the caves and take photos with the skeletons. Don’t forget to stop by the sideshow performance for a truly bizarre and unforgettable experience. No full face masks please — save that for a different party.

Turn the tables: Live music and entertainment all night

Play all day, party all night: Your event ticket includes General Admission for the full day of the event, so you can arrive as eagerly early or fashionably late as you wish

Adults only: We’re closing early so you can party! City Museum will be fully open (outdoor areas depending on weather) during City Nights, so those slides, climbers, and ramps are all yours to explore

Arts and crafts: Grab your glue sticks, Art City is here to help you collage your own customized button or other crafty keepsake

Full belly, happy heart: Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the museum

Hands-on experience: Sample new 4 Hands Brewing products, including the City Museum Pilsner and Hard Seltzer!

Buy Tickets

City Nights events are 21+ only with valid ID. Limited tickets will be available at the Ticket Window on the day of the event, and your ticket includes General Admission for that day.

Members get in FREE! Not a member yet? Get your Member Pass now!

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FOX2 — Clownvis sings love songs

Flustered Mustard presents "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
2026-10-23 00:00 - 23:59
Get ready Transylvanians — It’s time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

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This spooky season, join us for a late-night screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on the Rooftop with LIVE shadowcast Flustered Mustard. Eager to do The Time Warp? Great! We can’t wait to have you! Never seen it? Throw on your mother’s high heels and fishnets, ’cause you’re in for a treat!

The longest-running midnight movie of all time stars Tim Curry as the kinky yet endearing “transsexual from Transylvania” Dr. Frank N. Furter, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as his hapless guests Brad and Janet, Meat Loaf as motorcycle-riding rough trade and author Richard O’Brien as the hunchbacked butler Riff Raff. It’s harmless musical fun—a delightful spoof of Hollywood horror movies and Old Dark House melodramas. Become a part of the movie by shouting out lines with the cast as well as throwing props to mock the action on screen. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was the first—and is still the best—interactive movie experience!

Dressing up is HIGHLY encouraged! Rocky Horror isn’t Rocky Horror without the corsets and lipstick.

Each ticket includes a Prop Bag (a $5 value) with all the necessary items for the evening. For the safety of everyone involved, outside Prop Bags will NOT be allowed at the screening. Bag checks will happen at the door, so please use common sense (dangerous items will not be allowed in). The cast will have a whole slew of t-shirts, stickers, buttons, and other items for sale as well.

Friday, October 23 from 7pm–11pm on the Rooftop

Official Flustered Mustard prop bag included for each guest

Drinks and food will be available for purchase

Rooftop opens at 7pm

Live pre-show begins at 8pm

Screening begins at 8:30pm

Lots of time before and after the film to enjoy the Rooftop

Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis

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18+ only with valid ID. Ticket includes General Admission for the day of the event, plus prop bag courtesy of Flustered Mustard.

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Pumpkin Throw Down
2026-11-01 00:00 - 23:59
Get out your gourds — Halloween is over, and it’s time to throw out those old pumpkins!

Pumpkin spice? Too basic. Pumpkin pie? Delicious, but no. Pumpkin chuckin? That’s right, this City Museum fall tradition is back! Gather up all of your pumpkins, gourds, squash, and any other vegetables you’ve carved a face onto… and throw them off the side of our building!

Sunday, November 1 from 12pm–3pm on 10th Floor Balcony

Eckert’s Farm has provided a limited number of pumpkins to get us started, but otherwise it’s BYOP — Bring Your Own Pumpkin! Follow us up to the 10th floor, where our team will lead you to the Launch Pad just outside the north banquet hall. From there, you call the shots, as you chuck your pumpkins off the building and try to hit the target in our parking lot to win some Weirdly Wonderful prizes.

New Earth Farms will be composting our pumpkins (or whatever is left of them) after the event, and they can NOT include any inorganic material, such as paint, glitter, or stickers.

General Admission or Member Pass required.

City Nights: Goth Holidays (21+)
2026-11-13 00:00 - 23:59
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Friday, November 13 from 7pm–11pm

Get out the black eyeliner and welcome the long nights of winter. The holidays are coming, but we’re going to celebrate the last Friday the 13th of the year in style. Find out what the season has in store with a visit to the fortune tellers. DJs in the caves set the mood for a dark and mysterious night at the museum.

Turn the tables: Live music and entertainment all night

Play all day, party all night: Your event ticket includes General Admission for the full day of the event, so you can arrive as eagerly early or fashionably late as you wish

Adults only: We’re closing early so you can party! City Museum will be fully open (outdoor areas depending on weather) during City Nights, so those slides, climbers, and ramps are all yours to explore

Arts and crafts: Grab your glue sticks, Art City is here to help you collage your own customized button or other crafty keepsake

Full belly, happy heart: Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the museum

Hands-on experience: Sample new 4 Hands Brewing products, including the City Museum Pilsner and Hard Seltzer!

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City Nights events are 21+ only with valid ID. Limited tickets will be available at the Ticket Window on the day of the event, and your ticket includes General Admission for that day.

Members get in FREE! Not a member yet? Get your Member Pass now!

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FOX2 — Clownvis sings love songs

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays
2026-11-19 00:00 - 2027-01-03 23:59
Experience the magic of the holiday season at City Museum during Weirdly Wonderful Holidays!

Step into a winter wonderland of joy and delight as City Museum transforms into a festive paradise from right after Thanksgiving, through the entire month of December, and into the New Year! From twinkling lights that illuminate the night to heartwarming encounters with Santa and his merry helpers, there’s something for everyone!

Dazzling Displays

Be mesmerized by the breathtaking display of holiday lights that adorn City Museum’s historic façade. Every day, the museum comes alive with a captivating dance of lights, filling the air with the spirit of the season.

Santa’s Workshop

4th Floor – Outside Art City

Come see Santa like you’ve never seen him before — hard at work, getting ready for Christmas Eve! Bring your little ones to meet Santa to share their dreams and wishes. Santa’s jolly laughter and warm heart will make this a memory to cherish.

Santa will be in his Workshop from 11am–5pm:

Fri, Nov. 20 – Sun, Nov. 22

Fri, Nov. 27 – Sun, Nov. 29

Fri, Dec. 4 – Sun, Dec. 6

Fri, Dec. 11 – Sun, Dec. 13

Fri, Dec. 18 – Thurs, Dec. 24

Storytime with Mrs. Claus

4th Floor – Sullivan Gallery

Gather ’round as Mrs. Claus spins heartwarming tales of holiday cheer and tradition. Her soothing voice and captivating stories will transport you to a world of magic and imagination, leaving you filled with the warmth of the season.

Mrs. Claus will be spreading Holiday Cheer from 11am–4pm:

Fri, Nov. 20 – Sun, Nov. 22

Fri, Nov. 27 – Sun, Nov. 29

Fri, Dec. 4 – Sun, Dec. 6

Fri, Dec. 11 – Sun, Dec. 13

Fri, Dec. 18 – Thurs, Dec. 24

Jack Frost

Roaming Weirdly Wonderful Holidays

Jack Frost embodies a striking blend of mischief, elegance, and wintry charm. With sharp, glacial-blue eyes that seem to shimmer like sunlight on ice, he carries an otherworldly presence from the moment he appears.

Where is he? Nobody knows! Jack Frost will be nipping at your nose from 11am–5pm:

Fri, Nov. 20 – Sun, Nov. 22

Fri, Nov. 27 – Sun, Nov. 29

Fri, Dec. 4 – Sun, Dec. 6

Fri, Dec. 11 – Sun, Dec. 13

Fri, Dec. 18 – Thurs, Dec. 24

Sat, Dec. 26 – Thurs, Dec. 31

Harmony Holiday Circus

3rd Floor – Circus Harmony

Santa is not the only one who flies during the holidays! Come seek joy through juggling, peace through pyramids, and harmony through handsprings in these uplifting, family-friendly holiday circus shows.

Holiday-themed performances at 1pm and 3pm:

Dates Coming Soon!

Holiday Karaoke

3rd Floor – Beatnik Bob’s

Sing your heart out in front of the giant underwear on the Beatnik’s stage! Sing solo or sing with your friends and family — all ages are welcome to join the chorus.

Sing loud and clear, to spread the cheer:

Fri, Dec. 4: 4pm – 7pm

Sat, Dec. 5: 4pm – 7pm

Fri, Dec. 11: 4pm – 7pm

Sat, Dec. 12: 4pm – 7pm

Fri, Dec. 18: 4pm – 7pm

Sat, Dec. 19: 4pm – 7pm

Sat, Dec. 26: 4pm – 7pm

Wed, Dec. 31: 5pm – 9pm

Cozy Chalet Bar

1st Floor – Cabin Inn Bar

Jingle Juice – Moscato, Prosecco, cran/apple juice, vodka, and garnishes of mint, cranberries, and red sugar rim

The Grinch – rum, Midori, pineapple juice, lime juice, and garnishes of cherries and red sugar rim

Christmas Morning Mimosa – Prosecco, orange juice, San Pellegrino Aranciata rosso flavor, and garnishes of raspberries and mint

Specialty Seasonal Beers – Fat Elvis Stout, Silent Night, Earmuffs, Mother’s Winter Grind Stout

Open until 30 minutes prior to closing each day.

North Pole Bar

3rd Floor – Cowboy Bar in Architecture Hall

Jingle Juice – Moscato, Prosecco, cran/apple juice, vodka, and garnishes of mint, cranberries, and red sugar rim

Clausmopolitan – Citron vodka, white cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, and garnishes of cranberries and rosemary sprig

Christmas Lemon Drop Martini – Citron vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, limoncello, cranberry juice, and garnishes of edible glitter, cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and sugar rim

Campfire Mule – bourbon, ginger beer, lime, maple syrup, and garnishes of toasted marshmallow

Specialty Seasonal Beers – Fat Elvis Stout, Silent Night, Earmuffs, Mother’s Winter Grind Stout

Hours may vary, due to programming and other events.

Festive Bars and Cocktails

Celebrate the season with something sweet, spicy, or spirited! Each bar takes on a whole new vibe for the holidays, featuring seasonal beers and unique cocktails to put a little buzz in your tidings.

Elfed-Up Café

4th Floor – Overflow Café

Jingle Juice – Moscato, Prosecco, cran/apple juice, vodka, and garnishes of mint, cranberries, and red sugar rim

Clausmopolitan – Citron vodka, white cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, and garnishes of cranberries and rosemary sprig

Christmas Lemon Drop Martini – Citron vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, limoncello, cranberry juice, and garnishes of edible glitter, cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and sugar rim

Campfire Mule – bourbon, ginger beer, lime, maple syrup, and garnishes of toasted marshmallow

Specialty Seasonal Beers – Fat Elvis Stout, Silent Night, Earmuffs, Mother’s Winter Grind Stout

Open until 1 hour prior to closing each day.

Up On The Housetop Café

11th Floor – Rooftop Café

Hot Cocoa with chocolate chips

Hot Apple Cider with cinnamon

Specialty Seasonal Beers – Fat Elvis Stout, Silent Night, Earmuffs, Mother’s Winter Grind Stout

Hours may vary, due to weather and other factors.

Baby E‘s Mocktail Bar

3rd Floor – Baby Elephant Snack Bar

Butterscotch Brew (n/a) – cream soda, caramel extract, butter extract, butterscotch topping, whipped cream

Crispy Apple Cider (n/a) – cream soda, apple cider, apple pie spice, whipped cream

Open until 1 hour prior to closing each day.

Festive Feasts

It’s not just all sugar and gumdrops — we also have the perfect cold-weather comfort food to keep you smiling all season long!

Lizard Lounge

Mezzanine

Hot Ham and Cheese Croissant

Christmas Chicken Salad Croissant – Cranberries/Nuts/Sweet Notes, Cranberry Sauce Spread

Mrs. Claus’s Salad – Craisins, Feta, Granny Smith Apples, Walnuts, Grilled Chicken and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Vault & Tenders

2nd Floor – Vault Room

Mom’s Leftover Mac and Cheese Bites served with Ranch Dressing

Baby E’s

3rd Floor – Baby Elephant Snack Bar

Christmas Corn – Caramel and Butter Popcorn, M&M’s

Merry Misfits Café

3rd Floor – Beatnik Bob’s

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing Tacos – Crumbled Chorizo, Cornbread Stuffing, and Turkey Gravy inside of a Flour Tortilla

Elfed-Up Café

4th Floor – Overflow Café

Christmas Donut Holes – Baked Donut Holes, Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup drizzled on top with red, green and white sprinkles

Hot Cookies – Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookie warmed in an oven and served with a carton of milk

New Year’s Eve Party

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays is here through the very end of 2026! Join us for a New Year’s Eve Party full of dancing, karaoke, crafts, and other year-ending entertainment, plus a balloon drop at 8pm to ring in the new year!

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays is a whole month of winter holiday fun! With larger-than-life light displays, including outside on MonstroCity and even the Rooftop (weather permitting), City Museum will be sure to dazzle all holiday visitors!

Thursday, Nov 19 – Sunday, Jan 3

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays is included with General Admission or Member Pass. Find exhibits and decorations on every floor, including outdoor areas like MonstroCity and Rooftop. Outdoor access may depend on the weather. Rooftop Access is not automatically included with General Admission, and the add-on may cost an additional fee.

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New Year's Eve Party
2026-12-31 00:00 - 23:59
Say goodbye to 2026, and send the year off right! Step into a world of wonder and excitement as we ring in 2027 at our family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party! Enjoy the lights and decorations of Weirdly Wonderful Holidays around the museum all day, and then the festivities kick off at 5pm with a countdown and balloon drop at 8pm.

Thursday, December 31 from 5pm–9pm

Face painting and balloon twisters

Dance party in Architecture Hall

Karaoke in Beatnik Bob’s

Sparkling juice (non-alcoholic) “toast”

Balloon drop at 8pm

This event is part of Weirdly Wonderful Holidays and is included with General Admission or Member Pass.
