City Museum

City Nights: Y2K
2026-03-06 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
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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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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

Buy Tickets

City Nights events are 21+ only with valid ID. Limited tickets are 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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City Nights: Underground
2026-05-15 00:00 - 23:59
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Friday, May 15 from 7pm–11pm

Turn down the lights and turn up the vibes to get inspired by this surreal playground! City Museum is partnering with St. Louis Arts to bring you a night of music and live art. Party, play, and watch as select local artists each create a masterpiece right in front of your eyes!

Turn the tables: Tunes from DJ Rafa

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!

Featured Artists

Marley Billie D — Wood burning, photography, design/graphic design, original paintings, commissioned murals, and more. As a creative director and fashion enthusiast, she infuses her work with mixed media, bold colors, and textured layers that captivate the imagination. Marley boldly represents her experiences as an African American woman, weaving a narrative that resonates with authenticity and empowerment.

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City Nights: Pride Drag Show
2026-06-12 00:00 - 23:59
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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. At 9pm it’s time to party with a special drag performance by Prismatic. With 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 a statement of our Pride!

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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City Nights: Yacht Rock
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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City Nights: Oktoberfest
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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City Nights: Costume Ball
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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City Nights: Goth Holidays
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!

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
