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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
Address: 1721S Mason Rd, St. Louis, MO 63131
Located in Queeny Park and dedicated to man's best friend, this museum exhibits artifacts, photographs, paintings and sculptures dedicated to our canine pals. The museum includes a great gift shop where you can find specialty jewelry, unique decorative tapestries, and hand-painted trays depicting the breed of your...
Address: 3750 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
A striking structure of planes of glass and concrete, the Minimalist-inspired Contemporary Art Museum is a fitting vessel for the boundary-pushing art within. Exhibitions change frequently, seeking to present contrasting perspectives and styles; past ones have focused on internationally celebrated artists like...
Holocaust Museum and Learning Center
Address: 12 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146-5776
A memorial to all of the oppressed Jews during the Holocaust, this museum offers guests a chance to reflect on and discover the reality of history. Six main exhibit areas walk guests through pre-Holocaust Europe to the rise of Nazism and the Holocaust and on to post-Holocaust times. Photographs, artifacts, and...
Address: 12580 Rott Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127
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This 116-acre sculpture park, which is among the first of its kind in the country, features contemporary sculptures that are both created from and interact with the environment. These works are displayed on landscaped grounds and wooded hiking trails. They include the largest collection of Ernest Trova sculptures in...
Address: Lindell Blvd and De Baliviere Ave, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63112
Missouri's past comes to life at this museum, whose exhibits include Charles Lindbergh's flight suit and artifacts from the 1904 World's Fair. Other displays educate visitors on the African-American contribution to state culture and the city's response to the 1849 fire. A recent expansion added 92,000-square feet to...
Address: 3015 Barrett Station Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122-3398
Since 1944, this museum has provided a grand display of American modes of transport, including planes, trains, streetcars, autos, and buses. Top of the line, vintage wheels like Bobby Darin's Dream Car and a luxury Pullman train car will leave true motor heads drooling. You can stop by the gift shop to pick up an...
Address: 11 N 4th St, Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO 63102
Located at the base of the Arch, this museum chronicles the activities and history of the area that the Arch symbolizes. Guests can learn about the history of Missouri and its place in America's past through photographic murals and dioramas. Learn more about the American Indian way of life and the Lewis and Clark...
Saint Louis University Museum of Art
Address: 3663 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
An integral part of the university, this museum furthers the school's mission by collecting, interpreting, and displaying art and objects pertaining to Jesuit philosophy. Traveling exhibitions bring regionally and nationally acclaimed artists into focus, while remarkable permanent collections highlight Asian...
Address: 1 Fine Arts Dr, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Housed in the "Fine Arts Palace" of the famous 1904 World's Fair, this art museum regales visitors with an outstanding collection of Impressionist paintings, Asian works, Renaissance pieces, and American art. There are also rotating and special displays throughout the year. Located in Forest Park.
St. Louis Science Center and Planetarium
Address: 5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Come face to face with a dinosaur. Experience an earthquake. Brave a virtual thrill ride. Do all these things at the St. Louis Science Center, where science comes alive. The center houses an Omnimax theater that features larger than life, realistic shows on a variety of topics. Eat at the Galaxy Café or browse the...
