One of the BEST parts of St. Louis is all the FREE attractions . We decided to visit the science…read morecenter and we had sooooo much fun . Couldn't believe there was no charge for admission . Parking is free if you're a member, if not you'll be charged unless you walk over , shuttle or park somewhere else nearby free. (They often will waive parking with the purchase of a movie ticket at that their theatre ) This science center has an OMNI IMAX movie theater inside on level 3 , cafes , gift shop, shows and too many hands on experiences to list with so many neat artifacts . The kid in me would come back repeatedly . Lol

This was a pretty good museum, my favorite part is that it's free entry! My toddler is very much in…read morehis dinosaur era, so he absolutely LIT UP at the T-Rex. We were worried he would be scared, but he was so happy lol. The rest of the museum was pretty cool, but it focuses more on older kids so the small ones didn't have much to interact with. The outdoor area about agriculture was nice (there are chickens!) and a giant tractor to play on. Another interesting part was past the bridge called the Vault. It was just collections over time, and all over the world. If you have time to spend all day, it would be cool, but we're going to wait a little bit until my toddler is older. Parking is $15, but not bad compared elsewhere.

Saw this place on tiktok a few years ago and just knew I had to stop!! I'm so glad we did!! There…read morewas honestly so much to see that we'll probably be back someday! This place was amazing plan on being here for at least four hours. There are so many areas to climb and fit your body through. There were slides, caves and so many areas that if you hadn't been paying attention, you would have missed! We brought the kids here to have a fun time but honestly us adults really enjoyed this as well! There is a place to grab a snack here as well as gift shop. There are multiple floors and rooms and just when you think you've seen all of it another floor or room will pop up. We thought we had seen everything and then realized we missed two whole floors! This is absolutely worth going to!!

This place is really overwhelming. It was SO CROWDED. You know you are old when you start…read morewondering about max capacity and fire codes while in a place. There is constant noise. Kids yelling, crying, people talking, metal banging. Got here close to open. Parked at a lot nearby (thought it was the one for City museum. It was not and cost me $30 so BEWARE). Walked to the museum (about half a block) and the line was through the parking lot. I had not purchased tickets online because they charged a $8 convenience fee. Paid $68 ($62+$6 tax) ($23 per ticket for admission and $8 per person rooftop add on) for one adult and one kid ticket (there is no difference in price) with the roof top add on. They give you a wristband to wear which is nice that you can leave and come back. We left to go grab lunch nearby and were able to exit and re-enter easily. Got inside and had to use the restroom. Restrooms are old, run down, some stalls were out of service, paper towels were out, toilet paper out. I saw the restroom being serviced several times but it always seemed to be out of something. My kid had fun but there were areas they were not allowed to access due to not having a flashlight. Kidlet wanted me to buy one but we had no room to pack it. They could benefit from having a flashlight rental program for people traveling. Lots of kids wearing knee pads but my child did not particularly care they did not have them, they just wanted a light. Line to get on elevator to go to roof was long and hot. Roof was hot and there is not a lot of shade. It was cool views and photo ops if you are into that. I wanted to ride the ferris wheel but it was too hot to be out in the sun. Took the stairs back down. I was surprised I kept seeing it was in a 10 story building but there are only 3-4 floors you can access plus the roof. Due to the way it is laid out there are bottle necks that gather and make it hard to maneuver in some places. The restroom entrance is near the gift shop entrance (which is also where you exit) and people were just standing there so it was difficult to get through. Maneuvering the stairs was difficult as well as people did not keep one side open for going up and one for going down, taking up the whole stairway so you had to wait. Overall this was a way to kill some time before going to the airport. Kidlet had fun and they are the target demographic but I would not go back.

We took my kids here over the weekend as a fun nighttime activity for our family. It cost around…read more$30 each by booking online with a discount code and military pricing. It was a neat experience and everyone had fun. The employees were helpful, offering to take pictures and open doors. However, the name "museum" is deceiving as this was not really a museum and more of a Ripleys style fun place with photo ops and optical illusions. They did have a puzzle room and some fun interactive exhibits but it was easily done in an hour. So for the price and what was available I thought the price was very high. It would be fair to be $15-20 a person for an hour experience. Also it's the kind of place that once you do it, you don't need to go back again.

This is a smaller place than other museum but it is great for pictures. The kids had so much fun…read more The staff were so nice and helpful. We spent about 45 minutes here. The tunnel was cool, make me think I flipped all the way around.

A Hidden Jewel in St. Louis - Don't Miss the Magic Chef Mansion!…read more What a historic gem! The Magic Chef Mansion is one of St. Louis' most stunning and best-kept secrets. If you haven't taken a tour, you are truly missing out. This architectural treasure offers a glimpse into another era--where craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless beauty meet. What makes it even more special is the incredible care and devotion of Shelly, the current owner and resident. It's amazing how she has lovingly restored the entire interior, tracking down original furniture, lighting fixtures, and period-appropriate details to bring this mansion back to its former glory. What an act of love--and one that every visitor can feel the moment they walk through the doors. Every room is a story, and the guided tour is filled with fascinating history, local lore, and exquisite details. Whether you're a St. Louis native or a visitor, this is an experience that belongs at the top of your list. The Magic Chef Mansion isn't just a tour--it's a living, breathing piece of art and history. Don't miss the chance to be a part of it.

This is a wonder!!!! Beautifully maintained and decorated mansion. Owner guided tour for our…read moregroup. Charge for tours but well worth seeing this amazing turn of the 20th century mansion.

We were a little hesitant to take our 18 month old there not knowing if it would be kid friendly-…read moreit was a hit! All the exhibits were entertaining for all ages and kept us busy inside during a cold winter. Would suggest to any parent or couple looking for a fun weekend activity. Everyone was spaced out and hand sanitizer was everywhere- we felt very safe!

My daughter and I visited the city of St. Louis. We throughly enjoyed Civil Rights that focused on…read morethe St. Louis leaders in the past and present.

Like a small, uncrowded Magic House. We lucked out by walking here for a break inside after…read moreenjoying nearby Wonderland Park Located on the main floor of the Missouri History Museum, admission is free. This play exhibit is large but small, and everything is new as it opened late March. My kids especially enjoyed playing at the farmers market station, and well pretty much every other play station they had as well. In the back were lots of books and puzzles, it looked like a 'Melissa and Doug' showroom. We enjoyed this amazing play place on a Sunday afternoon and it was not busy. This is a true find for Yelpers with kids!

Such beautiful art -…read more- - - - - - - August, 2026 Visit We wanted to explore one afternoon and selected the SLU Art Museum and we're glad we did. We started on the third floor, the top floor, the one with religious art; the positioning at the top is similar to the reason some churches / cathedrals (churches with the seat of the bishop) are tall... to guide our sight, our minds, toward heaven. This top floor has wonderful art clearly inspired by the Divine; as St. Augustine wrote and spoke... "our souls are restless until they rest in the Lord..." There is much truth in that. There is also much truth in God's infinite love for each of us, and much truth in that there is beauty in holiness, and there is even beauty that comes from persecution, and in Jesus' sacrifice for us. The art here demonstrates some of all of these points. In addition, there are items from Catholic Churches, items used to celebrate the sacrament of Communion in the holy sacrifice of the Mass; people use gold and other items to be as reverent as possible in our devotion to Jesus, and the pieces here reflect that reverence, in their own beauty, and in how the museum presents them for visitors to see. In one room, on a classroom blackboard / chalkboard, one sees Latin and English, noting "A beautiful oratorial style, my close Brutus, is simply nothing more than the expression of noble thought in exquisite diction." True, and inspiring. This floor is someplace everyone should visit, to help each of us appreciate the Love God has of each of us. The second floor has secular, comteporary art. The glass items from Dale Chihuly beautifully present images similar to nature, to God's Creation, and at least for me, were by far the art that made the strongest impression, in particular: "Persian, Cobalt Blue with Red Lip Wrap Series, 1994" "Baghdad Blue Persian Set with Russet Lip Wrap" (1996) Thank you to the staff who provides us the change to see such beautiful art!!

The SLU Museum of Art is divided into three levels. On the ground floor is the changing, temporary…read moreexhibits. On the second floor is the contemporary art, and on the third floor, the level I spend the most time on, is the traditional and religious art, as well as the Jesuit historical artifacts and sets. When I say sets, I mean that they have "classrooms," "bedrooms," etc. indicating what the life of a Jesuit seminarian might have been like, up to and including some Latin lessons on a prop blackboard. Free admission and open 11-4 Wed-Sunday.

Such a quaint museum, and I learned WAY more than I expected. As someone from out of state, I…read moreobviously didn't grow up learning much about Missouri history, so it was really interesting getting to see the state's story from a local perspective. They also had a centennial exhibit, which was especially fun for me because Philadelphia has been doing so many events around its 250th anniversary. I love seeing how different places celebrate these big historical milestones. And did I mention it's FREE? I will never complain about a free museum. Honestly, I'm not picky. If you give me a museum I can wander around and learn things in without paying admission, I'm happy. There are also charging plugs around the museum, which is such a small thing but SO appreciated when your phone is dying halfway through a visit. The airplane hanging from the ceiling is also really cool and definitely one of those things that makes you stop and look up. The whole place has a really nice, relaxed vibe. It's quiet, there's plenty to learn, and there are places to sit and rest when you need a break. I really enjoyed just wandering around at my own pace. Free, educational, peaceful, and actually interesting. That's pretty much everything I want in a museum.

This wasn't our first visit to the Missouri History Museum and won't be our last. On our last…read morevisit, we saw a special exhibit on the St Louis World's Fair. This time we saw a special exhibition on the former Mill Creek neighborhood - a black community that was demolished in the early 1950's in the name of urban renewal. The exhibit showed what existed before the City's attempts at urban renewal. We also saw exhibits on historical America, Made in St. Louis, and some general historical stuff. The museum is well worth a visit.

We went to the museum on Friday. My wife is really into miniatures so it was really a treat for…read moreher. Some of the displays are absolutely amazing. I would totally recommend that you stop in. The admission price is very reasonable and the people working there are extremely friendly. It's just across the street from the Bevo Mill. Easy to find and worth the trip.

If you know me in real life, you know that I have an affinity for miniature houses and furniture…read more When I was making plans to visit St. Louis and saw this museum on the map, I knew I had to make a visit. It is not in the nicest of neighborhoods, which would explain why the door is locked and you have to ring a bell to be let in, even during business hours. Inside, there is a gift shop area where you can purchase a variety of miniature items. Many of them are vintage, although I recognized lots of them as pieces I've previously purchased on Amazon too. The word "vintage" is probably the most appropriate here. The whole place has a smell like an antique store and most of the houses look to have been built in the 1970's-1990's. There are many intricate houses and dioramas, so many things to look at! My personal style is more modern rather than grandma-chic, but I definitely appreciate the love and attention that went into building each of these pieces. Most of them are donated from family members when the artist leaves an estate behind. It was a really fun visit and I'm glad to have checked out the museum.

City jump is your destination for entertainment. Whether it's family fun or adults looking for a…read morenice place to go, this place has you covered. From the 6 lanes of mini bowling, darts, pool tables to video games, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Staff and owner were nice and attentive. They just opened last month I believe. If you're in the Normandy area , check them out!

I was impressed with this new activity center on the north side. I went with two kids heading to…read morefirst grade and they could've stayed another hour. They both had a $20 arcade card and enjoyed playing the free games too (please keep those)! There is a climbing area for kids too which kept their interest for a good while. We ate; just kids meals but that was plenty for both kids. We will be back especially without kids to check out the specials for adults.