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Things to do in Saint Louis, Missouri (MO): The Best Specialty Museums
The history of St. Louis has been heavily influenced by Westward expansion and blues music. The big "must-see" in this region is the Gateway Arch, while other important sites include the Museum of Westward Expansion, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Anheuser-Busch factory tour. The city offers plenty for the whole family. Children will enjoy the local zoo and the Magic House, while family members will also want to unwind at Forest Park, home to the World's Fair almost a century ago.
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1. Campbell House Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
Since opening on February 6, 1943, the Campbell House Museum has served the greater St. Louis area as one of America's premier historic property museums. The Museum not only preserves the Campbell's house, but also their collection of original furniture, fixtures, paintings, objects and thousands of pages of family documents. Included in these documents is a unique album of 60 photographs of the interior of the house taken in about 1885. In 2005 the Museum completed a meticulous five-year restoration that returned the building to its opulent 1880s appearance, when the house was one of the centers of St. Louis society.
Reviewed By stlflygirl99
I just love the elegance and charm of this Victorian mansion. All of the rooms are renovated and decorated in the period. Also, love the garden area. A lot of history, a must see.
2. City Museum
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4.5 based on 6,515 reviews
Don't take the name so literally. We're about fun. Not your white walls, walk around, and be quiet museum. If you want to climb around, get active with your kids or are a big kid at heart, we're the place. If you get freaked out easily, you might not want to come. We're four floors filled with miles of tunnels, a full cave system, over 30 slides, a circus, an arts area, a large outdoor climbing space, Architectural Museum, a Cabin that serves adult beverages, a Museum of Mayhem, Mirth and Mystery, and a ton more. Also, there's the roof with a Ferris Wheel and a bus hanging off its edge.
Reviewed By dachellek
City Museum is a must for anyone traveling to St. Louis! It's great for all ages and everyone!! Make sure you rest up and plan on spending the majority of your day here so you can explore the caves, the slides, the aquarium, the indoor skate park, the circus, the oddities, and everything else the museum has for you! There's plenty to do here all times of the year but you can really experience the fun of the outside attractions during the warmer months. This really is one of the best attractions in St. Louis. Oh, and if you're planning to really be active, wear jeans and maybe bring some knee pads.
3. Inside the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
The economy. We hear about it every day, but how much do we actually know about it? The award-winning Inside the Economy(R) Museum inside the historic Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will immerse you in a one-of-a-kind experience that explains the economy, and your role in it, in a fun and interactive way. Engage in a hands-on journey through nearly 100 exhibits that are brought to life through interactive displays, games, sculptures and videos.
Reviewed By td397 - Saint Louis, United States
Very cool place. A lot of interesting material and information. The museum is inside the Federal Reserve Bank (huge) in downtown St. Louis. It is also free and a nice stop!
4. Museum of Westward Expansion
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4.0 based on 143 reviews
This museum chronicles the hardships encountered during the overland migration of the 19th century, which shaped the American West.
Reviewed By FrankD834 - South Bend, United States
There is a lot of information going on in the museum and they do an excellent job of covering all time periods. It explains all participants in how it all unfolded too, so you see the American Indian side along with the European Settlers. The displays are all excellent and well though out. My teenage daughter even enjoyed the museum. Top notch gift shop too if you are interested. If it wasn't 2020, you could also purchase your tickets to go up into the Arch and I believe for the river cruise too (we bought online).
