The artists each use language as a conceptual catalyst well as a textural and/or a contextual component to speak to fundamental human issues of communication and existence in their work.

The Zoo has a number of educational and recreational shows for our visitors. From the Sea Lion Show to penguin feedings, you'll enjoy watching our animals perform natural behaviors! Note: Some...

This exhibt celebrates the rich legacy of blues music.

At 'Curious George: Let's Get Curious,' kids can step into the world of Curious George and satisfy their curiosity in science, math and engineering through experience and problem solving just like...

This 13,500 square ft. aquatic waterworld houses over 10,000 creatures! The columns have become giant sea shells with castles and tunnels throughout! The aquarium houses fish, snakes, eels, turtles...

Create your own work of art or watch professional artists demonstrate their craft! 'Art City' features an ever-changing array of artists, painters, potters and sculptors at work. The Glass Studio...

Solitary figures in darkness and empty yet sculptural coats all serve as subjects of Berlin artist Jessika Miekeley's work in photography.

With archival photographs, illustrations by Kevin Belford, ephemera and biographies on key musicians, this exhibition tells the story of the rich history of blues music in St. Louis.

The collection consists of the: *Field Collection (objects owned by Roswell, Eugene, and their descendants); *Historic House Collection (objects donated to the museum from the period to fill the...

This show will be the first major exhibition to feature traditional Japanese screens on paper or silk along with modern and contemporary examples in less orthodox media such as lacquer and ceramic...

This exhibition of 10 works on paper demonstrates the impact that Japanese color woodblock prints had on Western printmaking in the late 19th century.

Public guided tours are available on days of operation according to season and on Sundays.

"For the Blind Man in the Dark Room Looking for the Black Cat That Isn't There' explores the speculative nature of knowledge and insists on the importance of curiosity and the things we don't...

'Elmslie and Sullivan' features original pieces by two of the most important American architects.

The 'Baby Bob Ball Pit' is for more relaxed visitors. If the Big Ball Pit is too rambunctious for your taste, hop over to the kinder, gentler ball pit next door. Swim through thousands of rubber balls...

From the collection of John Frank Lesser, these posters range from an 1845 Russian announcement for a performance of Rossini's 'Il Barbiere di Siviglia' to the 2003 season poster for Opera Theatre of...

Beatnik Bob's is a bohemian hangout with 'The Museum of Mirth, Mystery and Mayhem' where artist Bill Christman conveys the innocence, tawdry charms and cheesiness of the carnival midway and eccentric...

Scurry through a treehouse, squirm though an underground tunnel or stroll through the belly of a whale. Come face-to-face with real and imagined wildlife. The Enchanted Forest is an oceanic...

This one day class is designed to prepare you for the birth of your baby. Items covered include: breathing, relaxation techniques, role of the support person...

The outdoor collection features 27 diesel or other internal combustion locomotives, 10 electrics, one gas-turbine, 45 freight cars, 31 passenger train cars, plus street, interurban and rapid transit...

The shorter set can climb through pint-sized tunnels, bounce in the only indoor ball pit or slide, crawl and stack to their little hearts' content.

Check out City Museum's collection of vintage (working) shoelace machines from the St. Louis-based Alox Manufacturing Company. Some of the machines now in service were last used to make bootstraps for...

What happens when you mix two Saber 40 aircraft fuselages, a fire engine, a castle turret, a 25' tall cupola and several 4' wide wrought-iron slinkies and the creativity of City Museum Creative...

The 1924 Wurlitzer Pipe Organ once played in the Rivoli Theater in New York City. Thanks to a team of dedicated movers and restorers, it's sonorous tunes now form a chorus with the City Museum's...

Considering hiring a new babysitter? Enroll him or her in this class to encourage the best care for your child. Considering hiring a new babysitter? Enroll him...

'Circus Day' offers inspiring, interactive circus entertainment, memory-invoking circus food, fun, fabulous parties and exciting, educational circus classes.

For the train fanatic in your family, explore the wonder of this exceptionally detailed miniature train display. The detail and care put into this elaborate exhibit delights the hearts of young and...

Featuring a fascinating collection of architectural relics, Architecture Hall represents the extensive collection efforts of exhibit curator Bruce Gerrie.

The Creation Station is a hands-on learning environment dedicated to introducing children to all modes of transportation while focusing on developing and enriching the primary early learning skills.