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St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure, which occupies an entire city block, is a historical treasure. An extensive $70 million award-winning renovation of Central Library was completed in 2012, showcasing a masterful blend of classical and modern architectural styles while preserving Central Library’s unparalleled beauty for generations to come.
Docent-led tours are available for individuals and groups on Mondays and Saturdays or visitors can download the free audio tour app, SLPL Central Library Tour, to explore the building on their own.
The building’s exquisite beauty and architecture draw people in and the extraordinary services and endless possibilities housed within those walls keep the public coming back for more. In fact, Central Library was named one of the nation's most beautiful libraries by Fodor's Travel in 2022.
This amazing building is so much more than meets the eye and is one of St. Louis’ true treasures.
...MORESt. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure, which occupies an entire city block, is a historical treasure. An extensive $70 million award-winning renovation of Central Library was completed in 2012, showcasing a masterful blend of classical and modern architectural styles while preserving Central Library’s unparalleled beauty for generations to come.
Docent-led tours are available for individuals and groups on Mondays and Saturdays or visitors can download the free audio tour app, SLPL Central Library Tour, to explore the building on their own.
The building’s exquisite beauty and architecture draw people in and the extraordinary services and endless possibilities housed within those walls keep the public coming back for more. In fact, Central Library was named one of the nation's most beautiful libraries by Fodor's Travel in 2022.
This amazing building is so much more than meets the eye and is one of St. Louis’ true treasures.
Open: Year-Round
Hours: Open Now. Closes 5:00 PM
1:00pm - 5:00pm
9:00am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Access: Wheelchair
Parking: Street
Available: Guided Tour
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure, which occupies an entire city block, is a historical treasure. An extensive $70 million award-winning renovation of Central Library was completed in 2012, showcasing a masterful blend of classical and modern architectural styles while preserving Central Library’s unparalleled beauty for generations to come.
Docent-led tours are available for individuals and groups on Mondays and Saturdays or visitors can download the free audio tour app, SLPL Central Library Tour, to explore the building on their own.
The building’s exquisite beauty and architecture draw people in and the extraordinary services and endless possibilities housed within those walls keep the public coming back for more. In fact, Central Library was named one of the nation's most beautiful libraries by Fodor's Travel in 2022.
This amazing building is so much more than meets the eye and is one of St. Louis’ true treasures.
Open: Year-Round
Hours:
Open Now. Closes 5:00 PM
1:00pm -
5:00pm
9:00am -
8:00pm
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8:00pm
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9:00am -
5:00pm
Cost: Free
Access: Wheelchair
Parking: Street
Available: Guided Tour
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