Missouri Civil War Museum

Category: Museum in St. Louis, Missouri

Address: 222 Worth Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA

Phone: +13148451861

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

Linda Christy

Sep 29, 2022

Lots of history and artifacts!! Low key. Gift shop, too.

JEFFREY GUNTER

Sep 16, 2022

Small , if you are nearby come and check it out. Unlike many museums of this type it is pointedly balanced in it presentation.

Stephanie Cook

Sep 11, 2022

Very informative, no hurry, great display. Definitely not a one time visit! We'll be back.

Mike S

Sep 1, 2022

I'm local and embarrassed to say I didn't know this gem exists. If you're at all interested in the subject, it's fantastic. The entire project was volunteer/donor funded and executed. No government funds were used and it's a model of private support for a public good. On to the museum... The renovation to the building is of very high quality. It was originally the Post exchange and Gym, but was used as a hospital ward and various other purposes before sitting empty and in disrepair for years. Many truly original details are missing, but the mezzanine running track and railing along with a few other great components remain. What has been replaced is well done and in keeping with the building. There are two intro videos early on and both are well done. The first provides background on the building and the second focuses on the Missouri Compromise and other preludes to secession. It's very much worth watching both and they provide good context for the displays. The displays are well organized, content is explained in nice bite sized pieces and they are all spotless. There's representation of both the North and South with the obvious goal to tell the stories of those represented and let the visitor develop their own understanding. Some objects that surprised me that were great to see: * A sitting chair that a Union General bought from the estate of Mary Todd Lincoln. * A cane the same General had made from brass and wood that originated on the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), the world's oldest ship that is still afloat. (Her tour in Boston is also Don't Miss.) * A First Edition of Uncle Tom's Cabin. * A toy - but functional - black powder cannon made from scrap materials recovered from the Eads Bridge construction. * A spyglass used at Gettysburg (!!!) * Other: LOTS of period weapons in excellent condition, a display medical, um, "technology" of the day and complete uniforms. If this doesn't get you excited about making plans to go, you probably shouldn't. Admission was $7 with discounts for students, seniors and members. I spent about 3 hours and only finished the main floor. Will go back to walk the lower level. Bonus in August: The AC works GREAT!

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Questions & Answers

Do you have cw documents? Do you have one who might look at one?

Vicki Barnes | Oct 10, 2018
Joy Veress (Joy) | Oct 10, 2018

I don't know for sure, but the man who works the gift shop should know. He's extremely nice.

Where is the main entrance?

Adam Bork | Sep 9, 2022
Stephanie Cook | Sep 9, 2022

You can park in the back, then walk between the buildings, turn to the right, and go up the main staircase out front.

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Are wheelchairs available for use or for rent while touring the museum?

Tari Henne | Oct 10, 2018
Dana Elkins | Oct 10, 2018

I thought I saw a couple in room where elevator is located

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When and where will a site for the Forrest Park Confederate monumen be found ?

Thomas Keefer | Oct 10, 2018
Terri McBride | Oct 10, 2018

Not sure this message board is right place to get an answer to this question. Maybe if you call this museum, they can help you. They are very knowledgeable and helpful.

HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST?

Glenn Rogers | Oct 10, 2018
Chuck Barnhart | Oct 10, 2018

$7.00. Nice facility. Handicap parking and elevator. Parking in rear of building.

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Do you host conferences open to public?

Jay Lewis | Oct 10, 2018
Raul The Bear | Oct 10, 2018

iDK, but a phone call to the staff would likely answer any questions you may have

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What's the cost

Tonya Huskey | Oct 10, 2017
pat izzo | Oct 10, 2017

$7, other various senior,student,etc

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