City Museum

Costume and Candy!
2023-10-28 11:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Grab your best costume and stop in from 10am-5pm for candy at the slides!

Free with General Admission.

While supplies last. Please no capes, masks, or full-face make-up.

Murder Mystery Dinner Hosted by Dinner Detectives
2023-10-27 18:00 - 21:00
Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Your group will become sleuths, setting their metaphorical magnifying glasses to the trail of a calculated mystery committed by someone in the room. But beware, as one of the guests will meet an unexpected demise! Our creative team will set the stage for an exciting evening of crime investigation, where everyone is a suspect and anyone can be the killer.

Each ticket includes an award-winning murder mystery dinner theatre show, along with buffet style dining, waitstaff gratuity and plenty of surprises. All in our historic Vault Room. Our friends, the Dinner Detectives, will be leading the way.

Times: 6-9pm

Ticket includes General Admission to the Museum on the day of the event

Seating will be first come first served, so plan accordingly

Menu is buffet style and will include vegetarian options

Some guests may be asked to participate

Dress to impress or dress to play

Menu – Buffet Style

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Manicotti with red sauce

Mushroom Ravioli in brown butter sauce (vegetarian)

Root veggies with sweet potatoes

Scalloped potatoes

Salad with dressings

Dessert tray for the table

18+. Guests 21+ and must have valid ID.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening - SOLD OUT
2023-10-21 19:00 - 23:00
Grab Your Garters — It’s time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

This spooky season, join Flustered Mustard for an evening screening and shadow cast performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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 are his hapless guests, Brad and Janet

Meat Loaf is the motorcycle-riding rough trade

Author, Richard O’Brien as the hunchbacked butler, Riff Raff

The show will take place on the Rooftop, under the dome.

Drinks and food will be available for purchase

Doors open at 7pm

Movie and warm-up will begin at 8:30pm

Lots of time before and after the film to enjoy City Museum Rooftop staples such as Big Eli the Ferris Wheel and the School Bus

Seating is available on a first-come first-served basis, feel free to bring your own chair/comfy seating

18+. Valid ID required.

Member Passes are not accepted at this event. This is a separate ticket, after hours event. Ticket includes admission to City Museum, access to the Rocky Horror Picture Show Rooftop event, AND a prop bag for extra fun during the screening!

City Nights: Summer Send-Off
2023-09-01 19:00 - 23:00
Join us to say goodbye to another fabulous summer here in St. Louis, MO. Dance the night away, take in views of the City, and go down at least 2 slides (we insist).

Expect:

Libations

Food

Music to groove to by DJ Max Cassilly

4Hands 1220 Spirits Canned Cocktails sampling from 7-9pm

This is strictly a 21+ event. Valid ID’s will be required for admittance.

That night is also our International & Craft Beer Month kick off! Visit the 3rd floor for music, games, and all the beer you could ever want to try!

City Nights are exclusive, private events for guests 21+ and Member Passes are not valid for admission. Members must purchase a City Nights ticket in order to attend.

Check in info:

Head to the Front Desk to have your ticket scanned

Guests will head up to the 3rd floor to access the Rooftop elevator

To access the Rooftop, guests need to navigate one flight of stairs

City Nights: Spaced Out
2023-08-18 19:00 - 23:00
Did you know that The Dome on our rooftop used to be the dome to the St. Louis Science Center Planetarium? Join us on August 18 as we take The Dome back to its roots for the 2nd year in a row to create a starlight dance party 11 stories above downtown St. Louis. Don’t forget to dress in your most out-of-this-world outfit and take pictures in our Space themed selfie booth!

Expect:

Jaw-dropping projections

Tin-foil hat making station

Glittery cocktails

Space-themed selfie booth

Food

4Hands 1220 Spirits Canned Cocktails sampling from 7-9pm

This is strictly a 21+ event. Valid ID’s will be required for admittance.

City Nights are exclusive, private events for guests 21+ and Member Passes are not valid for admission. Members must purchase a City Nights ticket in order to attend.

Check in info:

Head to the Front Desk to have your ticket scanned

Guests will head up to the 3rd floor to access the Rooftop elevator

To access the Rooftop, guests need to navigate one flight of stairs

Greenway Quest with Great Rivers Greenway
2023-08-08 10:00 - 2023-08-21 17:00
A Buzzworthy Scavenger Hunt!

Find a limited-edition, hand-painted bee rock on your next greenway or City Museum adventure, and it’s yours to keep!

Log it on our website for a chance to win cool prizes from Great Rivers Greenway and City Museum.

City Nights: '80s Prom
2023-08-04 19:00 - 23:00
Pop those collars, feather those bangs and bedazzle EVERYTHING– we’re going to PROM, 80’s style! Hop in the City Museum time machine and party like it’s 1985! We’ll dance the night away with the best 80s mix, drink spiked punch and spin so hard you’ll think you’re Teen Witch. Prom decor and traditional prom photo opps will make this event too authentic to miss. This is strictly a 21+ event. Valid ID’s will be required.

*In case of inclement weather, there is a rain plan set in place.

Expect:

Jaw-dropping projections

Disco ball dance party

Libations

Food

4Hands 1220 Spirits Canned Cocktails sampling from 7-9pm

This is strictly a 21+ event. Valid ID’s will be required for admittance.

City Nights are exclusive, private events for guests 21+ and Member Passes are not valid for admission. Members must purchase a City Nights ticket in order to attend.

Check in info:

Head to the Front Desk to have your ticket scanned

Guests will head up to the 3rd floor to access the Rooftop elevator

To access the Rooftop, guests need to navigate one flight of stairs

Member Appreciation Day
2023-07-27 10:00 - 19:00
As a token of our appreciation to some of our favorite people: our Members, we are hosting a Member Appreciation Day! Join us as we extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every Member. We couldn’t do it without you.

Enjoy:

Exclusive Member access to experience our re-opened slides Monstro Slide and Dragon Slide from 10am-11am

Free classic hot dog for every Member at Guard Dogs on the 2nd floor

50% off an ice cream treat of your choice at the Baby Elephant Cafe on the 3rd floor

Plus all the usual excitement!

Discounts will only be available on July 27. Coupons for the above offers will be loaded onto your Member cards so make sure to bring your cards with you, including the kiddos!

*Gourmet hot dogs are available for purchase bit are not part of this promotion.

City Nights: Alice in Wonderland
2023-07-21 19:00 - 23:00
Follow us down the rabbit hole on Friday, July 21 from 7-11pm as we set the rooftop aglow with neon mushrooms and different levels of dizzying adventures that only City Museum can provide.

Expect:

Immersive projections

Installations only Alice would find

Libations

Food

DJ on the decks

4Hands 1220 Spirits Canned Cocktails sampling from 7-9pm

This is strictly a 21+ event. Valid ID’s will be required for admittance.

City Nights are exclusive, private events for guests 21+ and Member Passes are not valid for admission. Members must purchase a City Nights ticket in order to attend.

Check in info:

Head to the Front Desk to have your ticket scanned

Guests will head up to the 3rd floor to access the Rooftop elevator

To access the Rooftop, guests need to navigate one flight of stairs

July Fest
2023-06-30 00:00 - 2023-07-09 23:59
Who let the dogs out?? City Museum! Ready Go Dog Show consists of crazy canine athletes that love what they do and will wow the crowd with their natural ability to fly through the air! The 25-minute show features world class Frisbee dogs and the Big Air Box Jump. Ending with a “meet n’ greet” for fans to get up close and personal with the 4-legged stars of the show. We’ll also be grillin’ up sliders, hotdogs, and cheeseburgers to purchase, along with ice cream, wine slushies, and more summer refreshers.

The Ready Go Dog Show takes place on the Rooftop so Rooftop admission will be required. Buy online and save time and money with our Admission + Rooftop combo packages! Or upgrade your experience with a Gold Member Pass and enjoy festivals like July Fest all year long.

Tickets & Memberships

Head to the *Rooftop for:

Ready Go Dog Shows

Every day 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm

Shows are 25 minutes long with “meet n’ greet” afterwards

Music by DJ Rico Steez & TacoCaT from 4-7pm

Delicious summer eats and drinks available for purchase throughout the museum

For the first time since it’s inception, we’re welcoming guests of all ages to our Electric Sky Rooftop party! Enjoy a 360 view of fireworks 11 stories above St. Louis!

*Rooftop Admission or Gold Member Pass are required.

City Nights: Journey to Oz
2023-06-23 19:00 - 23:00
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to City Museum on Friday, June 23 from 7-11pm for City Nights: Journey to Oz! Summer’s here we couldn’t think of a better place to escape to. Come dance, slide, play, and hang out 11 stories above St. Louis, but watch out for ‘nados and flying monkeys!! Dress to impress or dress to play.

Expect:

Jaw-dropping projections

Installations only found in our Oz-style paradise

Libations

Food

Music by DJ Dot Matrix

4Hands 1220 Spirits Canned Cocktails sampling from 7-9pm

This is strictly a 21+ event. Valid ID’s will be required for admittance.

City Nights are exclusive, private events for guests 21+ and Member Passes are not valid for admission. Members must purchase a City Nights ticket in order to attend.

Check in info:

Head to the Front Desk to have your ticket scanned

Guests will head up to the 3rd floor to access the Rooftop elevator

To access the Rooftop, guests need to navigate one flight of stairs

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2023-06-19 14:00 - 18:00
Stop by to help save lives! Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. Book your appointment and receive free General Admission for the day or take a raincheck to come back and see us.

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-17 12:00 - 19:00
Join us at City Museum for a Juneteenth Celebration to revel in the joy of freedom. Bring your friends, family, and loved ones to partake in this vibrant day that honors the past while looking towards a brighter future. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with engaging activities like Art City Crafts, delicious BBQ available for purchase, and infectious beats.

Art City Glow Craft from 10am-4pm

BBQ available for purchase at the Patio Grill all day

DJ SheBeatz on the Patio 4-7pm

City Nights: Pride
2023-06-09 19:00 - 23:00
Join the us on Friday, June 9 from 7-11pm on the Rooftop for our annual Pride Drag Show! Dance, slide, play, and hangout eleven stories above St. Louis.

Featuring:

Akasha Royale

Robyn Hearts

Tassandra Crush

Calexus Carrington-Steele

Avery C. Lauren

4Hands 1220 Spirits Canned Cocktails sampling from 7-9pm

City Museum is cashless, but our amazing performers are not! Be sure to pack your singles to show your appreciation for great performances.

City Nights are exclusive, private events for guests 21+ and Member Passes are not valid for admission. Members must purchase a City Nights ticket in order to attend.

Check in info:

Head to the Front Desk to have your ticket scanned

Guests will head up to the 3rd floor to access the elevator

To access the Rooftop, guests need to navigate one flight of stairs

Pride Week
2023-06-02 10:00 - 2023-06-09 19:00
City Museum will be celebrating Pride this June 2-9! We’ll have something for all ages, all people! Décor, dancing, crafts, and a City Nights drag show!

June 2

Family Dance Party and Bingo from 12-3pm

Art City Pride Crafts 10am-4pm

June 3-8

Art City Pride Crafts 10am-4pm

Pride merch in our 1st floor Gift Shop

June 9

City Nights: Drag Show – City Nights are a separate ticket event, for ages 21+, and have limited capacity so they are not included in City Museum general admission and Member Passes are not accepted. Click the City Nights: Drag Show link for more details!

The best way to enjoy many City Museum activities is by becoming a Member! Learn more about our Member Pass here.

Comedy Corner
2023-05-13 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a night of chuckles and laughs as we proudly present our comedy show event series!

Featuring some of the best comedians from around the region, this series of comedy shows will bring a unique and hilarious experience to all! Whether you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improv, or anything else in between, you’ll be sure to find something that tickles your funny bone here.

Here’s the line up for May 13:

Host: Tiel Pearce

Brendan Olson

Josey Rodriguez

Hillary Anger

All shows will take place in Beatnik Bob’s, with limited seating available.

Tickets are available online and include General Admission to the museum! Please note that all shows are for ages 18 and over only.

Don’t miss out on laughs, fun, and a memorable experience.

Earth Awareness
2023-04-22 10:00 - 2023-04-27 17:00
Here at City Museum we take the Earth pretty seriously and encourage learning and appreciation for our planet. Come in this week for a chance to get hands-on with projects that focus on recycling and sustainability. We use all kinds of recycled building materials for most which help create unique hands-on experiences for visitors.

Here’s the activity schedule:

Saturday, April 22: Craft projects in Art City (4th floor)

Sunday, April 23: Craft projects in Art City (4th floor) and Cardboard Art Demos with Justin King, a local cardboard artist, from 11-5pm (4th floor) with his exhibit on display on the 3rd floor

Wednesday, April 26: Craft projects in Art City (4th floor)

Thursday, April 27: Craft projects in Art City (4th floor) and the Missouri Botanical Gardens making recycled paper with everyone from 11-2pm (4th floor)

Be sure to watch our social media channels this week for fun facts and examples of repurposing materials to create unique visuals around the museum.

Free with General Admission. Free for Members.

St. Patrick's Day Weekend
2023-03-17 10:00 - 2023-03-19 18:00
You’ll be green with envy if you miss our celebration of all things Irish in honor of St. Partrick’s Day!

Stop in to sip on green ales and rich stouts, eat festive treats, listen to live music from The Bog Rattlers and on the Beatnik’s stage!

For the kids we’ll have a good old-fashioned gold hunt. Be sure to mine the caves but watch out for dragons!

Rundown of fun:3/18: The Bog Rattlers from 5pm-9pm in Beatnik Bobs3/19: Gold Hunt throughout the Museum 11am-1pm

314 Day
2023-03-14 10:00 - 16:00
We are joining in on the 314 day STL-Made fun by having a special create-your-own felt Toasted Ravioli and color pages all about St. Louis pride.

Post your TRAV and tag us on Instagram to be entered in a raffle to win two 2023 Memberships, a $110 value.

Visiting Art City is free* with General Admission.

*While supplies last. Some projects may require a small fee.

Sensory Friendly Day
2023-03-05 10:00 - 17:00
Sensory Friendly Days are back! Everyone is welcome, but we will be limiting noise and light throughout the museum where we can, to focus on creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere that anyone can enjoy! Free with General Admission.

Hibernation Libation: SOLD OUT
2023-02-25 17:00 - 21:00
This event is sold out, but don’t fret, we’ve got more fun in store during our 21+ summer series: City Nights.

Put on your comfiest onesie, grab your friends and head over to City Museum for a slumber party style event for adults!

Be as chill as a sloth in (and under!) our giant net climber filled with fully pillows and blankets! We’ll have cocktail & mocktail tastings, neon mood lighting and karaoke in Beatnik Bob’s, beats by DJ Makeda Kravitz, a challenging game of Hide & Seek and run of the museum. This cozy event will help you recharge your batteries as we head into spring!

21+. Valid ID required. Advance $20 ticket required. Museum admission included the day of the event.

Job Fair!
2023-02-17 10:00 - 2023-02-20 17:00
We’re hosting a Job Fair to grow our teams ahead of the Spring/Summer season! Apply in advance online at citymuseum.org/jobs/ or apply online at the job fair. Interview with hiring managers. Get hired on the spot, pending a background check! Stay and play after your interview or get a raincheck to play another day! Stop by any time, 10am-5pm, February 17-20.

Positions Available:

Maintenance

Floor Staff

Retail

Facilities and Grounds

Food and Beverage

More information:

Part-Time/Seasonal Positions

Wages begin at $13-$14/Hour

Weekend and Evening Availability Preferred

Weekday Availability by Department

To view position descriptions and apply online, please visit https://citymuseum.org/jobs/. Resumes encouraged but not required at the job fair. Interviews will be conducted on-site. Some hires will be made on-site and some will follow.

Tunnel of Love
2023-02-13 10:00 - 2023-02-26 18:00
Celebrate the month of love and friendship with photo opps in the Vault Room and the classy Beatnik Bobs Love Lounge. Stop by any time we’re open.

Elvis Performance
2023-02-11 19:00 - 22:00
Local Elvis impersonator Tom Christopher is back after 10 years of retirement. With his band in tow, he’s sure to put on quite a show! This 21+ event will include a Meet and Greet with Elvis himself, a desert bar, champagne and other beverages. Bring your sweetheart. Hit the town and dance to the sounds of Elvis, February 12, from 7pm-10pm.

Blessed by the Ancestors
2023-02-09 10:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00
Blessed by the Ancestors is curated by Brock Seals and features 12 Saint Louis area artists. With works, ranging from photography, painting, mixed media & sculptures. These pieces explore past, present and future topics of the black experience. “In the past, many black artists and their work went unrecognized and unnoticed; today I see our success as a direct blessing from their efforts. Blessed by the Ancestors is a homage to the great artists who preceded us.”

Blessed by the Ancestors will be on display in the Architectural Gallery on the 4th Floor from Feb 2-26, any time we’re open. An opening ceremony will take place Feb 10th, 5-8pm.

Jazz Sundays
2023-02-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-29 11:00 - 14:00
Beatnik Bobs is your destination for cool vibes, delicious cocktails, one-of-a-kind photo opps. Now enjoy the musical styling of The Watershed Trio. Their renditions are sure to expand your musical pallet.

Circus Harmony Presents: Maya Z.
2023-01-27 20:00 - 20:30
Juggling, hooping, and trapeze are woven together to create an interesting tapestry in Maya Z’s contemplative one woman show.

Circus Harmony Presents: This is Why
2023-01-27 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-01-27 12:00 - 12:30
What’s it like growing up in a circus family? Find out in Elliana Grace’s one woman show featuring aerial acts, hula hooping, wire walking and one very interesting origin story!
