I went here with my partner and a friend over the weekend and it was a blast! We went on a Sunday…read moreso there were a lot of kids there, but that's to be expected. It was $25.23 total for one ticket at the door, which is cheaper than buying online ahead of time ($20 ticket plus $8 fee plus tax). There was no line to get in which was surprising given we went at 11am on a weekend. The place was super cool! It reminded me a lot of Meow Wolf's Convergence Station in Denver with how crazy it was. There are more places for kids to climb around than adults, but we were still able to crawl through a lot of places. There was so much cool stuff to look at that there's no way you can do it all in one visit. We've already decided we want to come back to St. Louis just to go here again! I will say the attractions aren't terribly accessible to those with disabilities. There is a lot of climbing and not a lot of wheelchair accessibility. It's also loud and high-touch. There are plenty of bathrooms, and there is at least one water bottle fill station which I appreciated as a tourist. The gift shop is pricey but that's also to be expected. Parking in their lot is $15 plus tax (we paid $20 and got $2 back), other nearby lots are open but more expensive. If you're visiting St. Louis, you definitely need to go here! It truly is a blast for all ages and is the first true adult playground I've seen. It is so worth the price of admission!

A truly fascinating and one of a kind experience! There were so many things to do but we didn't…read morehave enough time to do it all. Bring a head lamp and your own knee pads (wrist guards, butt pads, elbow pads would also help if you decide to go all out and parkour your way through this place), as well as some sturdy jeans. One person in our group managed to tear the seat of their pants on one of the slides I didn't check out the food, but I found the drink prices pretty reasonable. They had a cute gift shop too for those of you who'd like to get a souvenir. If you plan on returning often, get their Gold Pass for free entry through December 2027 and discounts on parking, food, souvenirs, apparel, and more!

It's a beautiful art museum that's free and open to the public. Ain't nobody better rate the Saint…read moreLouis Art Museum anything less than five stars! It deserves all the stars. It's pretty cool that Degas' "Little Dancer of Fourteen Years" is on permanent display here. I was kind of awestruck when I came across this sculpture. Anyone can just come and see this world-famous artwork! I love when art is accessible to everyone. The museum is huge. There are more than 37,000 objects in the Saint Louis Art Museum, spanning multiple cultures across 5,000 years. I kind of like functional art, so I was happy to see some Russel Wright in the collection. But you'll find everything from ancient Chinese objects to impressionist paintings to photography and all kinds of things. Some galleries are busier than others, but the museum is so big that I was able to find little pockets where I could just be by myself with the art. I love absorbing art in a quiet, peaceful room. You can definitely do that here in some places.

The art museum is such a beautiful collection of ancient sculptures and artwork. It really lets you…read moresee what the different times were like and understand how talented the human race is at creation. We went during the Ancient Rome exhibition and it was breathtaking to see the size of the sculptures and learn about the families, royalty vs their servants, what type of armor and jewelry they would wear. Alongside the pieces of art that are normally there, I love the museum and think everyone in STL should visit.

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.

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.

I had high hopes for an air and space museum here in Saint Louis (well, technically across the…read moreriver from Saint Louis) as this was a hub for the most famous world-wide carrier, Trans World Airlines aka TWA. This was the home of Charles Lindbergh, the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Sadly, the museum does not appear to be open. I think they were a victim of the pandemic. There are still a couple of planes to be seen outside the museum, but there is nothing that I could see to tour or visit. If you want to see the planes, great. Enjoy! [Review 17253 overall - 118 in Illinois - 770 of 2022.]

Volunteer ran museums are the best, the people are always so knowledgable and friendly. This one…read morehappens to be in one of two Wright Brothers Hangers we have at this facility there is some history in its self! If you like planes they host fly ins and have some cool bits of history stashed away here. I've ran some charity events here and will always be willing to work with these guys.

This museum consists of the historic home of The Children's Poet Eugene Fields (really more his…read morefather's home, but they are both famous) and the extension, which includes gallery space and a research library. It is another excellent little museum in the area! I did not realize that I knew Field's poetry, but I recognized "The Duel" immediately. We were really here for the Weatherbird 125th exhibit and a talk given by the current cartoonist Mr. Dan Martin, but got there early enough to explore the other exhibits and take a guided tour of the house. The staff were very informative and great at answering our questions. I was also so impressed with the exhibit designs. I think this is WELL worth the 10 bucks entrance fee and parking downtown (they do have a small free lot, which is easy to drive right by). Im encouraging all my friends to catch the Weatherbird exhibit before it leaves at the end of March, and I'd be interested to see what they rotate in later.

The Field House in downtown St. Louis is one of the area's oldest surviving structures. Built in…read more1845 as a part of Walsh's Row, this is the only survivor out of a dozen houses. Roswell Field moved his family into the house in 1850, and his son Eugene was born the same year. Roswell Field was the lawyer who defended Dred Scott in the famous court case, and was one of the key proponents in getting the case moved to the Supreme Court. Eugene lived in the house as a boy, but was later sent to live with relatives back East. He went on to be a famed newspaper columnist and poet in his adult life, but in his later years and after his death at age 45, his children's poems became what he was remembered for. The St. Louis board of education had leased their property to build Walsh's Row back in 1845, and this became important in 1936, when the row was slated for demolition. The board decided to dedicate the Field House as a place where children could go to learn about local history, and it has remained open as a museum ever since. Much of Eugene's furniture was placed in the house after being moved from Chicago. In the 1960s, part of the house was used to display vintage toys, as Eugene was an avid toy collector in his adult life. More recently, the museum has opened an exhibit space next to the house, where many of the toys are kept, and has focused on restoring the house to look more as it would have in the mid 19th century. The tour is not very long, as this is an upper middle class house that isn't incredibly large, but there's lots of history here, and it gives a look into what life was like living in downtown St. Louis in the 1850s.

This review is for the December nighttime candlelight walk, though my site notes cover any visit…read more Since the county parks department took over this historic village a few years ago, the program has been completely revamped. For the better, I've been told. For the candlelight program Daniel Boone and his wife, as characters, greet visitors and share a bit about their frontier life. Other period characters explain holiday customs, tell stories, or recite whole passages from memory of Dickens' A Christmas Carol or Moore's Nicholas (as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas was originally called). At points in the village visitors become part of the program, such as mummers (traveling beggars) at one house. The entire circular stroll starts and ends in the same spot. It takes about 2-1/2 hours to complete, though the time flies by. Visitor notes: This is not an ADA experience. It would be challenging even with a stroller. The interest level and time commitment might be more appropriate for older teens, young and middle age adults, and healthy seniors. Very much of the tour is outside as you move from building to building. Walkways are uneven rock paths, soft mulch, or wood stairs of varying heights. For the nighttime experience paths and buildings are lit by candlelight and can be somewhat dark. Floors are rock, wood, or dirt. The route would be difficult to travel other than by foot. Also, though cider and cookies are complementary, they're at the entrance/exit. You may want to pack snacks for yourself or little ones because no food is available on the route or allowed in buildings. However, go--if you can--and enjoy a truly unique holiday event.

This is a great historical site. The Daniel Boone Home is authentic and original to the site. The…read morehistoric village is not original to the site but includes a number of historic buildings that have been preserved and relocated here. We took the guided tour ($8 for seniors) and had a phenomenal tour guide. He was a recent graduate with a degree in history. His tour was very informative and he tried hard to dispel some of the myths surrounding Daniel Boone and some misconceptions based on the Festus Parker protrayal of Daniel Boon on TV. He was great. After the guided tour of the house, we did a self guided tour of the historic village. This was well worth the visit.

I like to say that Laclede's is so grungy it's good. Really…read more My spouse and I stopped in for a visit during our anniversary weekend. I hadn't been here since 1993, and was too young then to see the Chamber of Horrors. I really wanted to return for this reason. We entered the museum and were greeted by a very friendly staff person working at the counter. She gave us the run down of what was on each floor, etc. Only $10 per person (I think it was) to go through the museum. Upon entering the storefront the wax figures look pretty accurate (these are also the best ones) - E.T., Shrek, Captain Jack Sparrow, The Hulk. Make your way up to the second floor and things get a little... interesting. Laclede's opened in 1983, so it's very possible a lot of these figures were installed then, and being wax in a poorly ventilated building, have aged accordingly. Johnny Cash, John Denver, Michael Jackson, the Royal Family, Patrick Swayze, Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, the science from The Last Supper have all seen better days. Several of the wax figures were even falling apart. Kind of creepy to see wax figures without hands. By the time you get to the Marvel characters like Iron Man and Captain American things look a little less haggard. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones still looked pretty good, too. Poorly, poorly lit areas. Some of the lighting in the display cases wasn't working at all, so you didn't know what you were supposed to be looking at. Name plates are gone, so that was a fun game my husband and I got play. Audio/visual that accompanied some of the scenes was very old and/or inoperable, too. We got to the Chamber of Horrors (via a staircase to the basement) and it was was pretty darn spooky. Really loud, lots of flashing lights, and animatronics. Warning signs are posted, so heed the warning! I'm not overly sensitive to these things but I did want to get out of there and not linger. It was generally just kind of gross. This is not a place to visit if you can't do stairs, have poor eyesight, are afraid of the dark, narrow or cramped spaces, don't like that grungy feeling, etc. It's a maze. Not ADA accessible and as far as a I know no elevator. I think we spent about an hour here. The museum is located in the Historic District near the Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurant. We parked in a public lot that was monitored by an attendant. Only close to a casino - Horseshoe I think it was. The employee working told us to 'be safe' when we left, which we appreciated and questioned. Big ice cream case if you need something sweet after your tour. $10 is not at all too much for this unforgettable experience. Without hesitation, I recommend.

I mean...if you wanna get thoroughly creeped out just because the wax figures are terribly made,…read morehalf broken, and covered in cob webs and dust-- then sure. Go for it. You're either going to hate it because it's kitschy and terrible and campy or love it because it is those things and only $10. There are 3 floors, there's some superheroes, political and religious figures, and celebrities. The bottom floor where it used to be "creepy monsters and horror" is no longer available. This establishment is in very poor repair. It was hot and musty. The floors are creaky, weak spots, some spots make the glass flex and creak. There weren't lights even on in a lot of the display cases and no lights basically anywhere in the halls. We had to use the flashlights on our phones just to see how to get around and to see some of the wax figures behind the glass. Only a few spots had music/audio/visual stuff, most figures were not labeled and without the audio/visual portion, if you didn't know who it was, you're outta luck. Some of the spots where there was music, the speakers were crackling and popping so bad you couldn't tell what it was playing. If you want to feel like you're about to be the subject of the next worst B horror movie, this is your place. There were a bunch of figures that were broken and propped up on the walls or glass. I mean overall, I spent $15 on two people to be legitimately creeped tf out and I've spent more on haunted houses and didn't really get creeped out, so there's that. But if you're actually looking for a real wax museum, don't. Like- there's no way someone's not been slaughtered in that building at some point LOL.