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Originally built as the first national monument to Thomas Jefferson, the Missouri History Museum looks at the history of St. Louis from its founding in 1764 up to the present day. Discover the city’s baseball history from the Browns to the Cardinals, marvel at the magnitude of the 1904 World’s Fair and much more. Visit the History Clubhouse, a free family gallery filled with hands-on activities where kids can pilot a steamboat, learn about life in Cahokia and build a downtown skyscraper.
Missouri History Museum
Forest Park, 5700 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis,
MO
63112-0040
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775 Reviews | Write a ReviewThe 1904 World's Fair
Reviewed By NemoTraveler September 2024The Missouri History Museum is situated in the Forest Park area, a short drive from downtown St. Louis and with good, free parking available. Also a MetroLink station is located within a short...
Full Review1904 Worlds Fair
Reviewed By MichaelKohn1 August 2024I came specifically for the 1904 Worlds' Fair exhibit and did not disappoint. I was told this is now a permanent feature so plenty of time. So well done with artifacts and a huge model of the...
Full Review1904 World’s Fair exhibit
Reviewed By popcenturygirl July 2024We took advantage of the free admission and nearby parking to visit on a hot summer day. The primary purpose of our visit was to view the 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. We appreciated that the exhibit...
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Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue. until 8 p.m.
TripAdvisor Rating:
775 Reviews | Write a ReviewThe 1904 World's Fair
Reviewed By NemoTraveler September 2024The Missouri History Museum is situated in the Forest Park area, a short drive from downtown St. Louis and with good, free parking available. Also a MetroLink station is located within a short...
Full Review1904 Worlds Fair
Reviewed By MichaelKohn1 August 2024I came specifically for the 1904 Worlds' Fair exhibit and did not disappoint. I was told this is now a permanent feature so plenty of time. So well done with artifacts and a huge model of the...
Full Review1904 World’s Fair exhibit
Reviewed By popcenturygirl July 2024We took advantage of the free admission and nearby parking to visit on a hot summer day. The primary purpose of our visit was to view the 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. We appreciated that the exhibit...
Full Review