Missouri History Museum

Category: History museum in St. Louis, Missouri

Address: 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112, USA

Phone: +13147464599

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Ollie Seals

Oct 3, 2022

Twilight Thursday @ the history museum....great free concerts 😍

Stacy

Sep 30, 2022

Loving Twilight Thursdays!

Jeffrey Lerner

Sep 30, 2022

Programs all summer long and into the winter, outside concerts as well as lots of things to do with the kids during the summer check their website Musical programs into the fall check their schedule. Wonderful place to visit.

Laura Fitzgerald

Sep 30, 2022

Great concert

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Questions & Answers

Does it cost anything to come here?

Huckebein Raven | Oct 3, 2021
It's Me | Oct 3, 2021

Entry into museum is free. Some exhibits cost.

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Does the History Museum lend/rent adult wheel chairs?

Corey Boudreau | Oct 3, 2020
Missouri History Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Hi Corey! Yes, manual wheelchairs are available inside both entrances of the Missouri History Museum. There is no fee to use them while visiting.

I want to take my 7yr old son.. Would he enjoy it? Is it kid friendly?

Phi Denz | Oct 4, 2018
Sue Anderson-Seibert | Oct 4, 2018

They have an interactive area he would enjoy but the resturant next to it he would really enjoy.

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How much are tickets? Do I need reservations?

Eric Devenbaugh | Jul 5, 2022
Stanley Johnson | Jul 5, 2022

There is no cost for any of the exhibits or events.

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Can i see the exhibit of St. Louis Rocks on Thursdays (twilite thursdays) free?

Arlene Rosengarten | Oct 3, 2021
Stanley Johnson | Oct 3, 2021

The exhibit you are talking about is called "St. Louis Sound". It will be open on the first floor of the museum all day Thursday. It is free and open till eight.

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What is the cost for children and adults?

Jackie Garrett | Oct 3, 2021
CRISSYMAKINGMOVES WADE | Oct 3, 2021

The Mo History Museum is free great place to spend the day

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Thinking about purchasing a membership for my sister's birthday. What is cost for a 72 year old?

Margie Jones | Oct 3, 2021
Missouri History Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Thank you for your support! Our senior rate is $70 for a year of membership and can be found here: https://mohistory.org/support/membership-specials/

Do I need to make reservations for the museum?

Scott Jameson | Oct 3, 2020
Daresha Schoefield | Oct 3, 2020

Yes, reservations are to be made prior to your visit. It's a simple and quick process.

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was robert e lee involved with changing the mississippi river

Gary Leuther | Oct 4, 2019
G Spann | Oct 4, 2019

Great question here is a link to give you all the answers to your question https://leefamilyarchive.org/reference/essays/britton/index.html

Is ot free to get in

Bella Lowrider | Oct 4, 2019
Hosier Craft | Oct 3, 2020

Yes

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What's at the museum now?

Barbara Cooper | Oct 4, 2018
Mark Zeman | Oct 4, 2018

The exhibit "Panoramas of the City" is still on (through early Dec); it has numerous large format images of STL taken with old-time panoramic cameras. Some interesting local stories.

Isn't there and Egyptian kings things comeing there soon that were under water?

John Mcandrew | Oct 4, 2018
Ranee Clark | Oct 4, 2018

That exhibit will actually start tomorrow 25 March 2018 at THE ST LOUIS ART MUSEUM (not MO Natural Museum). Both are located in Forrest Park.

are their wheel chairs to rent at the history museum

carolyn peters | Oct 4, 2018
Jo Hagan | Oct 4, 2018

I know there's accessible ramps but I've never seen wheelchairs for use but if you have one the building is definitely wheelchair equipped

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Does the museum have a 1900 Era Pertaining to clothes and housing?

Karen Weimer | Oct 4, 2018
Tia Adkins | Oct 4, 2018

in the archives but not on display currently

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When does the concert start

Jackie Rhymes | Sep 12, 2022
Missouri History Museum | Sep 12, 2022

Hi Jackie, Our fall Twilight Thursdays concert series will take place on September 15, 22, and 29, from 6–8pm. We hope to see you there!

I have a box of sheet music (for piano) from the 20's-50's. Could you use them? Or know someone who could?

Dorothy Akerson | Aug 4, 2022
Missouri History Museum | Aug 4, 2022

Hi Dorothy! Thank you for your interest in artifact donation. We'd be happy to receive an inquiry about the items: https://mohistory.org/about/policies-and-guidelines/artifact-donation

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Do you have music there on Thursday evenings with food trucks where do I get more information about the current music concerts

Aubrie Christensen | Aug 4, 2022
Missouri History Museum | Aug 4, 2022

Hi Aubrie! Our outdoor Twilight Thursdays concerts take place in May and September each year. During the rest of the year, we have indoor programs every Thursday evening (some with a musical focus that include performances). Each has a happy hour with food and beverage available for purchase as well. You can learn more about upcoming Thursday Nights at the Museum here: https://mohistory.org/thursday-nights

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Are reservations still required?

Felicia Baker | Jul 5, 2022
Dori Bennett | Jul 5, 2022

No not it all

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Are there any restrictions for admission.

R Davis | Jun 5, 2022
Jeffrey Lerner | Jun 5, 2022

I believe you have to wear clothes and some type of foot covering 😎

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Is there different there pricesIs for different exhibit. An how do I go about PurchasingTickets For a large group

patricia durley | Apr 6, 2022
Missouri History Museum | Apr 6, 2022

Hi Patricia! Our exhibits are all free to the public, but we do offer guided tours for large groups that are $3 per person. For groups that prefer to explore at their own pace, self-guided gallery time is offered free of charge. Either way, we encourage you to register your group visit in advance to ensure you have a quality experience: https://mohistory.org/learn/college-adult-learning/group-programs/exhibit-tours Thanks!

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Is there a Jaycees exhibit?

Dave DeLaney | Mar 7, 2022
Chris Hart | Mar 7, 2022

Not when I was there, exhibits do change over time. You might call them directly and see

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Do Apple AirPods work for audio programs at the History Museum?

Jack Cahill | Feb 5, 2022
Missouri History Museum | Feb 5, 2022

Hi, Jack. Yes! If you pair your AirPods with a phone, you can use the phone to scan a QR code and listen to our playlist while going through the "St. Louis Sound" exhibit.

Have a family reunions coming in June will I need to set up a tour And what would be the cost

patricia durley | Jan 6, 2022
James Adams | Jan 6, 2022

I would think the number of people you have will be a big factor. πŸ˜‰ I have always enjoyed my time at the museum. πŸ™‚

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How can I get a tooth and jaw bone identified? I can't find anything like it

Gabe Suddarth | Oct 3, 2021
Ed Mantia | Oct 3, 2021

No try elsewhere.

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How much does it cost?

Kristin Jordan | Oct 3, 2021
Missouri History Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Hi Kristin! The Missouri History Museum and all of its exhibits are completely free to the public. We look forward to your visit.

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is the play "beyond the ballet" still playing?

Sandi Shapiro | Oct 3, 2021
Missouri History Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Our special exhibit "Beyond the Ballot" will be open for the rest of 2021 and until June 5, 2022. We hope you'll be able to visit!

When will it open?

Mary Ricketts | Oct 3, 2021
ben blizzard | Oct 3, 2021

10am

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What is the cost?

Angeles Foster | Oct 3, 2020
Missouri History Museum | Oct 3, 2020

The Missouri History Museum and its exhibits are completely free to the public. We look forward to your visit!

How to I go about donating 2 items to Missouri history museum in forest park?

Mary Howard | Oct 3, 2020
Hosier Craft | Oct 3, 2020

You can see the clerk at the information desk near the entrance. They should have all the information you need.

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Is there a back entrance? The front is beautiful, but I am taking the bus and for some reason, the bus stop is in the back of the museum.

Dawn O'Brien | Oct 3, 2020
michelle Kehm | Oct 3, 2020

Yes, there is two entrances. Front and back

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Who are they featuring tonight

Kamie Pa | Oct 4, 2019
Carla Harris | Oct 4, 2019

Jazz and r&b

Is it true that most museums in St. Louis are free to visit?

Ernie Velasco | Oct 4, 2019
Jeff Kunz | Oct 4, 2019

Yes, most, but not all are free.

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What food trucks will be there

Shirley Clay | Oct 4, 2019
Linda Kaiser | Oct 4, 2019

There may be food trucks when they have their music concerts in the spring.

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What exhibits will be in the month of May? Sent from Nancy Magnuson

Nancy Magnuson | Oct 4, 2019
rodney beckemeyer | Oct 4, 2019

Probably go to website to find out?

Is there a charge for the museum

R.A. Pursell | Oct 4, 2018
keith mitchell | Oct 4, 2018

No

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Is it wheelchair accessible

Bernnette Robinson | Oct 4, 2018
Pat Bassett | Oct 4, 2018

Yes, all galleries are wheelchair accessable.

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How long does it take to view the Muny exhibit

agnes huels | Oct 4, 2018
Jessica Anderson | Oct 4, 2018

If you are a history buff, you could easily spend a couple hours, reading everything, pouring over maps, listening to audio components, etc. But for the casual fan, probably 30 minutes is nice.

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Are you showing an echibit of 100 years at the muny

Sally Behlke | Oct 4, 2018
Luke Bennett | Oct 4, 2018

No

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What's going on at the history museum tonight?

Elisabeth Hershkowitz | Oct 4, 2018
Randy Rafter | Oct 4, 2018

Twilight Tuesday: a music series on the front lawn of the history museum

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We are interested in using your facility for an event. How do we go about it?

Denise Minor | Oct 4, 2018
duane wesche | Oct 4, 2018

The museum has a couple of spots to host events. Just call their number

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Thinking of taking my sons to see the Civil Rights Exhibition next week. It is still there, right? Is there a cost?

Sheila Powell-Walker | Oct 4, 2018
Carolyn Easley | Oct 4, 2018

Yes it is. Free exhibit

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i am doing a program on the history of the people and places who have enriched our lives. did they have theater in the 1900 ....was art or theater available to all? etc. i cant find any information. Please help...

Cookie Goldberg | Oct 4, 2018
Rebecca Baum | Oct 4, 2018

If you give the museum a call they're wonderful about helping you find out what events are available and so forth. Good luck :)

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Is there a restaurant there

Pam Berra | Oct 4, 2018
Carolyn Easley | Oct 4, 2018

Yes, a very nice one with a great brunch menu.

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Does the museum have a vintage quilt collection?

Jean Krampe | Oct 4, 2018
Jo Hagan | Oct 4, 2018

Jean I have never seen one but that does not mean they will not have one if you go to the museum ask them at the information desk they do special displays for many things that are there short time

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How do you go about adopting a brick at the History Museum?

Mary Ann Hawkins | Oct 4, 2018
Aalia Rahman | Oct 4, 2018

You should be able to do it on their website. If not, you may visit them directly and inquire about it at Guest/Visitor services.

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What's the. Cost

Jim M | Oct 4, 2018
aparna reddy | Oct 4, 2018

Its free entry for both kids and adults. There's is children's area,which my kid loved.

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I wanted to ask about your exhibits for February,"Black History Month." I would like to bring a group of 9-12th graders for a briefing on the subject. Will the Museum be able to accommodate us?

Edith Laktzian | Oct 4, 2018
Jesse Sanders | Oct 4, 2018

Most definitely!! & we have a great exhibit going on right now showing the history civil rights movement in St.Louis!!

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What time is Ezra Jack Keats event?

Debbie Genung | Oct 4, 2018
Kurt Gewinner | Oct 4, 2018

Friday, December 29th from 10:30am - 1pm

Do you have historical house histories for ferguson mo.

Kathleen Kissel | Oct 4, 2018
isis mcneal | Oct 4, 2018

Yes

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Is there an admission charge for the current exhibit and if so what is it for adults?

Barry Taylor | Oct 4, 2018
jameekia barnett | Oct 4, 2018

There was no charge at the time we went. My understanding is all museums in the park are free on Saturdays and that admission to this specific museum is free. I am not from the area so I am unsure of the specifics

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