City Museum Goes Bananas ...Take 2!
2025-07-18 00:00 - 2025-07-20 23:59 (America/Chicago)
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 rained-out baseball, and the Savannah Bananas rescheduled for July 18-19. To celebrate their return (and hopefully better weather), we’re Going Bananas… take 2!

When you’re heading in town for some Banana Ball, peel off for a detour to City Museum! Show us your Savannah Bananas ticket at the Ticket Window to get $5 off General Admission this weekend.

Once you’re ready for a break from the climbing and sliding, slip into the Gift Shop for some a-peel-ing banana gear! You’ll be top banana with one of our banana hats (the same kind we wore for our record-setting event), shirts, earrings, keychains, and more to help you go bananas about Going Bananas.

And of course nothing is more Bananas than… bananas! Enjoy banana-themed and/or flavored cocktails and beer, as well as banana candy, baked goods, desserts, and more.

It’ll be a bunch of fun!

Go Bananas discount includes one General Admission ticket for $18 (regular price $23) at the Ticket Window. Must show valid Savannah Bananas at Busch Stadium ticket to receive discount.

Back to School Supply Drive
2025-08-04 00:00 - 2025-08-17 23:59
Let’s Stuff the Bus! Help us collect enough school supplies to fill the Roxana 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

Teachers, school janitorial staff, and administrative staff will receive FREE General Admission with school ID.

Discount applied to one-day General Admission ticket. One discount per 5 school supplies donated. New school supplies only.

Oh, look! We’re in the news!

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

FOX2 — City Museum offers ticket discount for school supply drive (video below)

Oktoberfest & Craft Beer Month
2025-09-05 00:00 - 2025-09-28 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, kicking off with Übercool at City Nights: Oktoberfest on Friday, September 5 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 from 12pm–3pm on the following dates:

Friday 9/5 – City Nights: Oktoberfest (7pm–11pm)Saturday 9/6 – KaraokeSunday 9/7 – The Watershed Trio

Friday 9/12 – KaraokeSaturday 9/13 – Mass AcousticSunday 9/14 – The Watershed Trio

Friday 9/19 – KaraokeSaturday 9/20 – Piasa String BandSunday 9/21 – The Watershed Trio

Friday 9/26 – KaraokeSaturday 9/27 – Ben Schreiber, Jen Kelly & Mike WalshSunday 9/28 – The Watershed Trio

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. City Nights: Oktoberfest on Friday, September 5 is a separate ticketed event (included with Member Pass). Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol.

Untappd Menu

Classroom Crusher at City Museum
2025-09-18 00:00 - 23:59
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” to The Dome at America’s Center!

Come see Classroom Crusher on display in our parking lot, right outside the main entrance. Whether you’re a monster truck fanatic or just looking to CRUSH this year’s Back to School season, fans of all ages can explore this marvel of art and engineering, with its towering tires, roaring engine, and jaw-dropping design. Meet driver Camden Murphy, get a photo with this larger-than-life vehicle, and maybe win some Monster Jam tickets!

While Classroom Crusher is bringing the monster (truck)-sized energy, our Gift Shop will have plenty of School Bus-themed merch, Art City will have a “Paint Your Own School Bus” and other bus-related crafts and, of course, the Roxana school bus will still be hanging off the edge of our Rooftop.

Thursday, September 18 from 10am–12pm in Serpent Lot

Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

Oh, look! We’re in the news!

KSDK Show Me St. Louis — Camden Murphy unveils ‘Classroom Crusher’ in St. Louis ahead of Monster Jam

Force Green FIRST Robotics Showcase
2025-09-20 00:00 - 23:59
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 explore opportunities to get involved in STEM. Watch a full-size competition robot in action and try out a variety of interactive, drivable bots. Meet the Force Green team, ask questions, and explore the possibilities of engineering and coding.

Force Green is a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team, where students are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots in a head-to-head competition. FIRST, founded in 1989, is a global nonprofit organization that prepares young people for the future through a suite of life-changing youth robotics programs that build skills, confidence, and resilience.

Saturday, September 20 from 11am–5pm in St. George’s Chamber (2nd Floor)

Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

Fright at the Museum
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-26 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

1st FloorJack-O-Lantern TreeScaling SkeletonsSpider’s Lair

2nd FloorMingo Monster MarshSpinderella’s Sac

3rd FloorCemetery SecretsWeb TownUnfaithful Friends CemeteryPortrait Passage: Faces of TerrorUrban Legends: The Story of MoMoEerie Baby & Otherworldly OdditiesMadam von Damned’s Cabinet of CuriositiesLights, Camera, No Action: Taxidermy Art by Bea Ostrowska

4th FloorSpooky Crafting Activities in Art CityLost in the Labyrinth

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 fire breathing, sword swallowing, and a few spooky surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Showtimes:Wed: 12:30pm / 2:00pm / 4:00pmThu: 12:30pm / 2:00pm / 4:00pmFri: 1:30pm / 4:00pm / 6:30pm / 7:30pmSat: 2:30pm / 3:30pm / 6:30pm / 7:30pmSun: 12:30pm / 2:00pm / 4:00pm

The Organist’s Awakening

Enchanted Caves

Live performances by Terry Nord from the St. Louis Theatre Organ Society 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:Fri: 4:00pm – 8:00pmSat: 4:00pm – 8:00pmSun: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Whispers from Beyond

3rd Floor – Inside the City Express train track loop

Step into the circle and experience a chilling encounter with the unknown! Guided by a mystic medium, these live séances invite restless spirits to whisper from beyond the veil. What message is waiting for you on the other side? There’s only one way to find out!

Showtimes:Fri: 5:00pm – 8:00pmSat: 5:00pm – 8:00pmSun: 2:30pm – 5:00pm

Wandering Ghouls

Roaming the 3rd Floor

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

Hauntings:Fri: 5:00pm – 9:00pmSat: 5:00pm – 9:00pmSun: 2:00pm – 6:00pm

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:Wed: 12:00pmThu: 1:00pmFri: 12:00pm / 2:00pmSat: 1:00pm / 3:00pmSun: 1:00pm / 3:00pm

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:Sat: 11:00am – 2:00pmSun: 11:00am – 2:00pm

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!

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, October 1 – Sunday, October 26

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.

Oh, look! We’re in the news!

KSDK’s Show Me St. Louis — City Museum hosts a hauntingly fun ‘Fright at the Museum’ through October 26 (video above)

FOX2’s Studio STL — Follow Brittany on a spooktacular tour through the City Museum! (video above)

KMOV’s My St. Louis Live! — Fright at the Museum: It’s spooky season and City Museum is going all in! (video above)

FOX2 News — City Museum becomes ‘Fright at the Museum’ for Halloween (video above)

River Bender’s Our Daily Show — City Museum Set for Halloween Fun! (video)

STL TV’s The Daily Mix — City Museum is taking fright and fun to a new level for guests of all ages (video)

St. Louis Dad — FRIGHT AT THE MUSEUM City Museum Welcomes the Halloween Season

River Bender — St. Louis City Museum Offers Creepy “Fright at the Museum” Halloween Experience

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — 60 great St. Louis Halloween events to scare and delight you

St. Louis Magazine — Halloween pop-up parties and bars across St. Louis

Explore St. Louis — Celebrate Halloween All October Long with These Spooky St. Louis Events

STL Sports Page — Fun October and Halloween Haunts in St. Louis in 2025

Sauce Magazine — The best things to do for Halloween 2025 in St. Louis

Sophisticated Living — Celebrate Halloween Season All Month Long — Fun for Kids & Adults Alike

Ladue News — 8 Halloween happenings in your neighborhood

Town & Style — STL Spooky

City Nights: Space Age Soirée
2025-10-03 00:00 - 23:59
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), there’s no wrong way to “Dress Up” for this galactic gala. And with Fright at the Museum kicking off the same weekend, the Halloween + Formal + Space vibes are going to be out of this world!

Blast off with DJ Atomic Ace (aka, Ace the Girl from Space) spinning tracks on the First Floor while Umbrella Underground is bringing down the house in Beatnik Bob’s all night.

Then at 9pm, get ready for an Alien Invasion — a one-night-only drag spectacle from Prismatic Events, where otherworldly beings crash for an intergalactic performance you’ll never forget! Featuring Becca Diamond, Noah Mazzaratie Steele, Aiden Control, Fabrielle, Chloe Curiousity, and Moxi Mayhem, with beats by DJTABER and immersive design from Spectrama Lighting & Production. Resistance is futile — but glitter is mandatory! 👽

Friday, October 3 from 7pm–11pm

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

Turn the tables: Tunes from DJ Atomic Ace and Umbrella Underground all night, plus a special drag performance by Prismatic Events

Arts and crafts: Make your own buttons, tinfoil hats, and other interactive crafts for a special gift or souvenir

Food, drinks, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the museum

Sample new 4 Hands Brewing products, including City Museum Hard Seltzer!

21+ only with valid ID. Ticket includes General Admission for the day of the event. Outdoor areas (MonstroCity and Rooftop) are included, but access may depend on the weather.

Buy Tickets ($30)

Admission is now FREE for Members! Click here to purchase your Member Pass today!

Glow City
2025-10-22 00:00 - 2025-10-25 23:59
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.

Flustered Mustard presents "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" - SOLD OUT
2025-10-25 00:00 - 23:59
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 (celebrating 50 years!) 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.

Saturday, October 25 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

18+ only with valid ID. Ticket includes General Admission for the day of the event.

SOLD OUT!

Oh, look! We’re in the news!

St Louis Magazine — Celebrate 50 years of ‘Rocky Horror’ with events around St. Louis

Pumpkin Throw Down
2025-11-02 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 2 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.

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 00:00 - 2025-11-16 23:59
This week, we are saying THANK YOU to those who have served in the military!

From Tuesday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 16, all Veterans and Active Duty service members get FREE General Admission with military ID. We’re also expanding our Military Discount for the week, and the rest of your group can purchase General Admission for $18.50 (regularly $23) at the ticket window.

Valid military ID required, and service member must be present at the time of purchase to qualify. Discount available at the Ticket Window, not available online. Promotion includes General Admission valid on the day of your visit.

City Nights: Local Dive
2025-11-14 00:00 - 23:59
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 one of the most unique places in STL! St. Louis Arts, Garden Heart Productions, and St. Louis-based artist McCrae present PIECES: An Interactive Art and Music Experience.

PIECES is an immersive, multi-sensory experience within City Nights that invites guests to unleash their creative side and explore how art, dance, and music connect us. Each installation—painting, puzzles, and performances—represents an individual ‘piece’ of a larger whole. As attendees move through the area, they contribute to collaborative art forms, culminating in a shared sense of creation and connection.

The PIECEAt the heart of this project is a recently discovered geometric shape known as “The Hat,” or the Einstein tile. It is a single shape that tiles infinitely without ever repeating the same pattern twice. This discovery, made in 2023, bridges mathematics, design, and art in a way that invites endless creative participation.

The Interactive MuralGuests collaborate on a live mural guided by local artists. Participants are invited to paint small portions under artist direction as the mural evolves throughout the evening. The final composition symbolizes the collective creativity of all attendees.

The Community PuzzleEach guest receives a puzzle piece as they enter. Guests add their piece to a large communal puzzle within the event space, revealing a final image that represents unity and togetherness.

The Music & Dance ZoneA vibrant space featuring live interactive dance performances and real-time musical collaboration. Performers and musicians feed off audience energy, encouraging guests to move, groove, and express themselves freely.

Friday, November 14 from 7pm–11pm

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

Turn the tables: Tunes by DJ Rafael at The Whale (1st Floor)

Arts and crafts: Get customized body art, and then draw, color, or collage your own customized button with local artists from Artists First

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 new City Museum Hard Seltzer!

21+ only with valid ID. Ticket includes General Admission for the day of the event. Outdoor areas (MonstroCity and Rooftop) are included, but access will depend on the weather.

Buy Tickets ($30)

Admission is now FREE for Members! Click here to purchase your Member Pass today!

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays
2025-11-28 00:00 - 2026-01-04 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.

1st FloorThe Reflecting Tree

Enchanted CavesFire & Ice Light Show1924 Wurlitzer Organ

2nd FloorSeaside Santa

3rd FloorSanta in the CityNorth Pole EscapeSparkling GatewayMagical Winter Nights

4th FloorSanta’s WorkshopMrs. Claus’ Story CornerArt City

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. 28 – Sun, Nov. 30

Fri, Dec. 5 – Sun, Dec. 7

Fri, Dec. 12 – Sun, Dec. 14

Fri, Dec. 19 – Wed, 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–5pm:

Fri, Nov. 28 – Sun, Nov. 30

Fri, Dec. 5 – Sun, Dec. 7

Fri, Dec. 12 – Sun, Dec. 14

Fri, Dec. 19 – Wed, 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. 28 – Sun, Nov. 30

Fri, Dec. 5 – Sun, Dec. 7

Fri, Dec. 12 – Sun, Dec. 14

Fri, Dec. 19 – Wed, Dec. 24

Fri, Dec. 26 – Sun, Jan. 4

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:

Sat, Dec. 6

Sun, Dec. 7

Sat, Dec. 20

Sun, Dec. 21

Sat, Dec. 27

Sun, Dec. 28

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. 19: 4pm – 7pm

Sat, Dec. 20: 4pm – 7pm

Fri, Dec. 26: 4pm – 7pm

Sat, Dec. 27: 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.

Merry Misfits Café

3rd Floor – Beatnik Bob’s

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

Cranberry Paloma – tequila, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, soda water, and garnished with grapefruit wedge, cranberries, and sugar rim

Sugar Cookie Martini – vanilla vodka, Bailey’s, Amaretto, milk, and garnishes of sugar cookie rim

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

Open until 30 minutes prior to closing each day.

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 2025! 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, November 28 – Sunday, January 4

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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KMOV’s My St. Louis LIVE! — Celebrating The Holiday At City Museum (video above)

STL TV’s City Corner — City Museum Weirdly Wonderful Holidays (video)

Explore St. Louis — The Best Events for Holiday Fun in St. Louis

St. Louis Magazine — Your ultimate guide to family-friendly holiday activities in St. Louis

Sauce Magazine — Your guide to holiday pop-ups in St. Louis, from adults-only to family-friendly

St. Louis Dad – Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at City Museum

Alexis Zotos — Your Guide to Holiday Fun in St. Louis this Season

Holiday Food Drive
2025-12-11 00:00 - 2025-12-21 23:59
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 they work to help the almost 400,000 people in our region, including almost 120,000 children, facing food insecurity.

Bring in 5 non-perishable food items in their original, sealed packages during our Holiday Food Drive, and we’ll give you $5 off General Admission for that day, to thank you for your support.

The best foods to donate during the holiday season include:

Canned fruits and vegetables

Canned meat, fish, and beans

Instant mashed potatoes

Macaroni and cheese

Peanut butter and jelly

Rice and pasta products

Applesauce and fruit snacks

Crackers, granola bars, cereal, and other dry snacks

Gravy, stuffing, and other holiday meal classics

Visit the St. Louis Area Foodbank website for more information about how to help.

Discount applied to single-day General Admission at the time of your donation. One discount per 5 food items donated. Food items must be non-perishable and in their original, sealed packages

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
2025-12-20 00:00 - 2025-12-21 23:59
Kick off your Weirdly Wonderful Holidays adventure with the most important meal of the day and the most important couple of the season, Santa and Mrs. Claus!

At 8:30am, follow the scent of syrup to a festive breakfast for families who love the holidays. Then, at 9am, memories will be made as Santa and Mrs. Claus join the party for cheerful meet-and-greets and photo opportunities. While Santa is making his list and checking it twice, your favorite holiday tales will come to life as Mrs. Claus reads her favorite Christmas stories and leads the children in a Sing Along of classic carols and jolly spirit.

Once everyone’s plates are clean and hearts are full, the adventure continues — enjoy access to City Museum and keep the magic going all day!

Saturday, Dec. 20 or Sunday, Dec. 21 from 8:30am–10am in Architecture Hall (3rd Floor)

Breakfast buffet includes:

French Toast Sticks

Scrambled Eggs

Biscuits and Country Style White Gravy

Turkey Sausage Links

Bacon

Breakfast Potatoes

Fresh Fruit

Juice, milk, and coffee

Buy Tickets ($30)

Member Discount ($20)

Ticket includes breakfast buffet, activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and General Admission for the day after the event. Children 2 and under are free.

New Year's Eve Party
2025-12-31 00:00 - 23:59
Say goodbye to 2025, and send the year off right! Step into a world of wonder and excitement as we ring in 2026 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.

Wednesday, December 31 from 5pm–9pm

Face painting and balloon art

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.

Art of the Sign
2026-01-01 00:00 - 2026-09-06 23:59
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 iconic giant underwear. Throughout the years, this space has had carnival-like atmosphere with live music, portraitures, psychics, a History of the Corn Dog exhibit, and mankind’s search for nougat.

Prior to his time at City Museum, Bill was the head artist of Christman Studios, where he designed and produced signs, exhibits, sculpture, and theatrical scenery. This exhibit will celebrate Bill’s sign work, highlight the uniqueness of hand-painted signs, and explore the definition of what makes a sign. In Bill’s own words, “The visitor should feel elevated upon perusing.”

Opening ReceptionFriday, June 6 from 5pm–7pmBeatnik Bob’s (3rd Floor)

Exhibit DatesFriday, June 6, 2025 – Monday, Sept. 7, 2026Beatnik Bob’s and Museum of Mirth, Mystery and Mayhem (3rd Floor)

Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

Blessed by the Ancestors
2026-01-30 00:00 - 2026-03-01 23:59
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 artistic talent of Black artists hailing from Saint Louis, MO. This exhibition serves as a powerful testament to the cultural heritage and creative brilliance within the local Black community. Showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions, the exhibit explores themes such as identity, heritage, resilience, and the profound connections between the artists and their ancestors.

Curated by Brock Seals, this collection includes paintings, sculptures, mixed media pieces, and other forms of visual art that reflect the unique perspectives and experiences of the featured artists. Visitors to the exhibit can expect to encounter a vibrant tapestry of storytelling through art, each piece contributing to a larger narrative that pays homage to the ancestry that has shaped and inspired the artists.

Featured Artists

Kenneth Randle

Nylus Black

Hayveyah McGowan

Matthew Fields

BriLynn Asia

Dail Chambers

ArtbySevv

Yourfavartist

Maxy Arts

314RY.

Kenneth Young

Arthur Beck III

Michaela Angelena

Alexy Irving-Alleyne

Comebacktomars

Peaceimages Jewelry

Delaine Osborne

Beatnik Bob’s on 3rd Floor. Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

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KSDK — ‘Blessed by the Ancestors’ celebrates Black St. Louis artists at City Museum (video above)

FOX2’s Studio STL — Meet the artists: Brock Seals and Kevin Titzer at City Museum (video)

KMOV — Blessed by the Ancestors Exhibit (video)

STL TV — The Daily Mix: City Museum – Blessed by the Ancestors (video)

KMOX’s The Dave Glover Show — Local artist and designer Brock Seals (audio)

St. Louis Magazine — City Museum welcomes two new art exhibitions

St. Louis Dad — Two New Exhibits on View at City Museum

Explore St. Louis — Blessed by the Ancestors

And Who Should I Say Is Calling?
2026-01-30 00:00 - 2026-04-04 23:59
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 specializes in taking piles of what anyone else might consider trash, scavenging pieces of usable parts, and turns them into faces, figures, and other massive structures for his gallery installations.

“My approach is improvisational, using only materials gathered from the community. I arrive a few weeks in advance with nothing, collect all of the reclaimed building materials, and construct the final piece,” Titzer explains as he crisscrosses through towering storage racks of scraps and half-finished projects that occupy some of the private floors within City Museum.

“The overall design of my installations will develop during creation, and they depend on what materials or resources are available. I’ve learned to stay open to new directions and utilize the unexpected,” he continues. “For my project at City Museum I’ll be creating an installation utilizing only things found in the building. I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to dig through the Museums’ extensive collection of reclaimed materials and objects.”

So what is he building out of all those old brooms and ladders in Skateless Park? We won’t know until it’s done! Even Titzer doesn’t know yet. He says, “The only thing I can tell you is that it will have a face,” and that he often incorporates a narrative into each exhibit, allowing viewers to discover their own interpretations.

Join us for the unveiling of “And Who Should I Say Is Calling?” and meet artist Kevin Titzer at the Opening Reception on Friday, January 30 from 5pm–9pm. If you want to come back for a closer look, the installation will be in the northwest corner of Skateless Park through Saturday, April 4.

Exhibit DatesFriday, Jan. 30 – Saturday, April 4, 2026

Opening ReceptionFriday, Jan. 30 from 5pm–9pm

Skateless Park on 3rd Floor. Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

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STL TV — The Daily Mix: City Museum – And Who Should I Say Is Calling? (video)

FOX2’s Studio STL — Meet the artists: Brock Seals and Kevin Titzer at City Museum (video)

St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Objects from St. Louis’ City Museum find their way to new sculpture there

St. Louis Magazine — City Museum welcomes two new art exhibitions

St. Louis Dad — Two New Exhibits on View at City Museum

City Nights: Valentine's Day
2026-02-13 00:00 - 23:59
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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 also maybe a little weird.

The museum will be open to play and explore, so be prepared to climb, crawl, and slide your way around as we party all night! Find your way to the Tunnel of Love in the Vault Room, along with plenty of other photo op-worthy locations, and then swing by the Craft Table to make a lovely souvenir for your Valentine. DJ Matty Warbuck$ provides the vibes. Beatnik Bob’s is hosting Valentine’s Day karaoke, where you can serenade your crush with their favorite love songs. If you need a little liquid courage before getting on stage, all of the bars will be open, featuring special Valentine’s Day cocktails, as well as a wide variety of local craft beers and seltzers. And then, of course, the main attraction: St. Louis’ own Clownvis Presley loves on love with a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day performance. We would LOVE to see you there!

Tune the Turntables: Bring your beau or belle to boogie with Clownvis as he explores the power of love with a special Valentine’s Day setlist. DJ Matty Warbuck$ keeps the party going.

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 new City Museum 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

Puppy Love: Dog Adoption
2026-02-15 00:00 - 23:59
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 forever home. You’ll meet adorable, adoptable puppies of all breeds and sizes, each with their own unique personalities and ready to steal your heart. Bring your friends, family, and an open heart to celebrate love and companionship in the most paws-itively perfect way!

Sunday, February 15 from 12pm–3pm in Vault Room (2nd Floor)

Guests will be able to meet and play with several animals, ask questions, and apply for adoption. Additional steps and fees will be required to complete the adoption process with Stray Rescue of St. Louis.

Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

Spring Break 2026
2026-03-04 00:00 - 2026-04-05 23:59
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 adults alike can climb through tunnels, slide down giant sculptures, and discover hidden passageways around every corner. City Museum provides a perfect blend of fun and creativity, making it a must-visit destination for an adventurous spring break.

Spring Break Hours:Wed, Mar. 4: 10am–6pmThu, Mar. 5: 10am–6pmFri, Mar. 6: 10am–7pm, City Nights: Y2K (21+)Sat, Mar. 7: 9:30am–9pmSun, Mar. 8: 9:30am–6pm

Mon, Mar. 9: 9:30am–6pmTue, Mar. 10: 9:30am–6pmWed, Mar. 11: 9:30am–6pmThu, Mar. 12: 9:30am–6pmFri, Mar. 13: 9:30am–10pm, Antique Children’s Carousel and Robot Renaissance openSat, Mar. 14: 9:30am–10pm, 314 Day Scavenger HuntSun, Mar. 15: 9:30am–6pm

Mon, Mar. 16: 9:30am–6pmTue, Mar. 17: 9:30am–6pmWed, Mar. 18: 9:30am–6pmThu, Mar. 19: 9:30am–6pmFri, Mar. 20: 9:30am–10pmSat, Mar. 21: 9:30am–10pmSun, Mar. 22: 9:30am–6pm

Mon, Mar. 23: 9:30am–6pmTue, Mar. 24: 9:30am–6pmWed, Mar. 25: 9:30am–6pmThu, Mar. 26: 9:30am–6pmFri, Mar. 27: 9:30am–10pmSat, Mar. 28: 9:30am–10pmSun, Mar. 29: 9:30am–6pm

Mon, Mar. 30: 9:30am–6pmTue, Mar. 31: 9:30am–6pmWed, Apr. 1: 9:30am–6pmThu, Apr. 2: 9:30am–6pmFri, Apr. 3: 9:30am–10pmSat, Apr. 4: 9:30am–10pm Easter Bunny, “And Who Should I Say Is Calling” endsSun, Mar. 5: Closed, Easter Sunday

See our full operational calendar

City Nights: Y2K
2026-03-06 00:00 - 23:59
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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 the jump from the 1900s to 2000s without crashing any mainframes or firing any missiles, plus barrel leg and low-rise jeans are finally making a comeback. The bad news: Neither of those fashion choices are going to serve you well on the slides and climbers.

If you don’t believe us, just ask your nearest Millennial (you can find us over by the avocado toast) — we’ll tell you to put on your best bucket hat and puka shell necklace, set an away message, and don’t forget to feed your Tamagotchi, because we’re dancing into the future of the past tonight!

Turn the tables: Groove is in the heart. It’s also coming from the speakers, with 18&counting and 314DJ keeping you dancing for the next thousand years

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

Antique Children's Carousel Grand Opening
2026-03-13 00:00 - 2026-03-22 23:59
Antique Children’s Carousel Grand Opening
Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15

Entertainment from 12pm–4pm:

Stilt Walker

Balloon Twister

Ragtime Jazz Duo in Beatnik Bob’s

Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22

Entertainment from 12pm–4pm:

Stilt Walker

Balloon Twister

Gaslight Squares Duo (Fri 3/20 and Sun 3/22)

Ragtime Jazz Duo (Sat 3/21)

Carousel, Beatnik Bob’s, and roaming entertainers are all on 3rd Floor. Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

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Around and around we go… the City Museum crew has been working around the clock to install a “new” ride on the 3rd Floor — an Antique Children’s Carousel!

This (new to us) 1920s-era Herschell “Children’s Delight” was originally refurbished and restored in 1988 by the late Master Carver Carlos Sardina, who spent decades reanimating these joyful creatures, and the machines that move them, from his workshop just outside St. Louis.

Sardina was well-known for bringing damaged or destroyed carousels back to life, including the antique rides at Six Flags Over Mid-America, Highlands Park (now in Faust Park), and a steam-powered relic that spun at Union Station before their current “newer” model from 1915 took its place. The original aluminum figures for our Antique Children’s Carousel were mostly lost or damaged by the 1980s, so Sardina hand-carved all 20 of the unique wooden animals you’ll find circling it now. He meticulously recreated the Illions and Heyn-style horses, Bayol-replica rabbits and donkeys, Heyn replica zebras, and a Devos-style cow that children loved as it toured around the Midwest for decades.

And so after a brief retirement, and a little TLC from our crew, the Antique Children’s Carousel is back in business! Join us as we celebrate its Grand Re-Re-Opening with two full weekends of 1920s-era entertainment, reminiscent of the golden age of amusement parks and mechanical marvels.

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KMOV — Antique children’s carousel unveiled at City Museum (video)

KSDK — City Museum debuts new carousel (video)

Travel and Tour World — City Museum in St. Louis opens a restored 1920s antique children’s carousel

Spectrum News — Century-old carousel finds home at City Museum

Robot Renaissance
2026-03-13 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59
Robot Renaissance exhibit by Bill Christman and Dave Rudis
Exhibit Dates

Friday, March 13 – Sunday, May 31

Opening Reception

Friday, March 13 from 5pm–9pm

Exhibit and Reception are in Beatnik Bobs on 3rd Floor. Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

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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 of work takes found everyday discarded materials and transforms them into artistic compositions. The majority of materials used were destined for landfills; items are found in dumpsters, allies, roadside finds or provided by people in the community. Creations are either assembled with mechanical fasteners or welded. The materials use can vary from kitchen drawer handles, old lamps, miscellaneous scrap metal or whatever I can find.”

Come be a part of the Robot Renaissance and find enlightenment!

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St. Louis Magazine – ‘Robot Renaissance’ will bring a whimsical art experience to City Museum through May

314 Day Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-14 00:00 - 23:59
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 to New York in terms of garment manufacturing, especially for dresses and shoes. At one time, Washington Avenue had more shoe manufacturers than any other street in the world and was deemed “Shoe Street, USA.” This included the International Shoe Co. factory in what is now The Last Hotel.

Our building, which is connected to The Last Hotel by a breezeway, was International Shoe Co.’s warehouse. You may already be familiar with a few things the original tenants left behind, such as the supply chutes that became the spiral slides in the Enchanted Caves, as well as the roller spindles (which we recently repainted!) that carried packages down to the loading docks. They also left us some slightly less useful items… like thousands of leather shoe scraps.

But one man’s trash is another man’s treasure shoe heel! To celebrate the history of St. Louis, the Garment District, and our own digs on this area-code themed holiday, we’ve dusted off 314 shoe heels, painted them gold, and hidden them around the museum.

We challenge you to scour every corner of the Enchanted Caves, Architecture Hall, Beatnik Bob’s, and the rest of the museum to claim your prize — that’s right, every golden shoe heel you find is worth a prize! Turn your hard work and minor history lesson into candy, City Museum swag and apparel, or even a pair of tickets for your next visit.

Included with General Admission or Member Pass. Each golden shoe heel may only be redeemed once and must be redeemed during open hours (9:30am–10pm) on Saturday, March 14.

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Sophisticated Living St. Louis — 314 Day Defines the Kaleidoscope that is St. Louis

Do314 — 314 Day “Hunt for the Golden Heels” at City Museum!

Easter Weekend
2026-04-03 00:00 - 2026-04-05 23:59
Easter Weekend Hours
Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)9:30am–10pm

Saturday, April 49:30am–10pm

Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday)CLOSED

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 and full of other Easter-themed art activities.

4th Floor landing. Included with General Admission or Member Pass.

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Fun 4 STL Kids — Visit the Easter Bunny at City Museum

Greater St. Louis Marathon
2026-04-11 00:00 - 23:59
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 plenty of ways to get to us from wherever you are. Here are the road closures closest to us, or you can check out GO! St. Louis to see the full list:

Interstate Exits

EB I-44 Exit 292 (Washington Ave): Close: 5:00am, Open: 8:30am

WB I-44 Exit 292A (4th St/Convention Plaza): Close: 5:00am, Open: 8:45am

EB I-44 Exit 291B (Riverfront access ramp only): Close: 5:00am, Open: 8:45am

WB I-44 Exit 290A (Tucker Blvd): Close: 5:00am, Open: 9:45am

NB I-55 Exit 207A (Russell Blvd): Close: 5:00am, Open 9:30am

EB I-64 Exit 40 (Last Missouri): Close: 5:00am, Open 8:15am

Downtown

Market Street: 12th St to 18th St – 3:00am – 8:00am

Market Street: Memorial Drive to Tucker: 6:30am – 8:45am

Then additionally, Market Street: Tucker to 14th St – 8:00am – 10:30am

8th Street: Market to Clark – 6:30am – 8:30am

Clark Street: 8th to Broadway – 6:30am – 8:15am

Tucker Street: Olive to Chouteau – 6:30am – 10:15am

Broadway: Clark to Chouteau – 6:30am – 8:15am

Downtown West

Olive St: 22nd St to 15th St: 6:30am – 1:00pm

Olive St: 15th to Tucker: 6:30am – 10:15am

Check out GO! St. Louis to see more details about the event.

Jazz Sunday
2026-04-12 00:00 - 23:59
Jazz Sundays
Jazz Sunday 2026 schedule

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

April 12

May 10

June 14

July 12

August 9

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: House Party
2026-04-17 00:00 - 23:59
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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, grab some Jell-O Shots, and try to figure out where your Beer Pong partner wandered off to before you’re up next.

18&counting and DJ Rafa will have the whole place bumping, or you can take the mic and belt out your own karaoke classics in Beatnik Bob’s all night. Everyone’s going to be telling stories about this one when they go home for the Summer — don’t miss it!

Turn the tables: Fresh vibes and funky beats from 18&counting and DJ Rafa will have your toes tapping throughout the museum, plus Karaoke Ashley emceeing in Beatnik Bob’s for those who prefer to sing their own tune

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, crunk cup, 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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