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…
Exhibit Dates Friday, Jan. 30 β Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 Opening Reception Friday, Jan. 30 from 5pmβ9pm βBlessed by the Ancestorsβ 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…
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…
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…
Friday, March 6 from 7pmβ11pm Tonight we're gonna party like itβs 1999 β 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…
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…
Around and around we go... the City Museum crew has been working around the clock to install a "new" ride on the 3rd Floor β 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…
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…