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City Museum, St. Louis, MO

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City Museum

750 N 16th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 · St. Louis, MO

Why you should go…

Part funhouse, part art installation, part architectural fever dream, City Museum turns a former shoe factory into a climbable wonderland of caves, multi-story slides, a school bus dangling off the roof and airplanes suspended in a wire jungle gym. Kids lose their minds here, and adults do too. Wear sneakers and prepare to crawl.

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  • #art
  • #family
  • #indoor
  • #one-of-a-kind

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to City Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Busch Stadium Tours & Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum

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    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

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    Saint Louis Zoo

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