Field House Museum

🎨📚 This photograph of Maxfield Parrish and examples of his illustrations highlight the artist behind Eugene Field’s Poems of Childhood, published in 1904.

Field’s wife, Julia Field, insisted that no one else illustrate the beloved collection, helping create one of the most memorable collaborations in children’s literature. ✨📖

Visit our Between Dreams and Reality exhibit in the Eugene Field Library to learn more about the stories, books, and artwork connected to Eugene Field’s literary legacy. 🏛️💛

📚🏛️ There’s still time to sign up for our next Author Talk! 🏛️📚

Join the Field House Museum on June 14 at 1:00 p.m. as John Guenther discusses his book on the building of the New Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. ⛪✨

Drawing on his experience as an architect, Guenther will explore the history, design, and lasting legacy of one of St. Louis’s most iconic landmarks.

🏆 Guenther's book recently received the 2026 Osmund Overby Award at Missouri Preservation's 2026 Honor Awards ceremony on May 5, recognizing its outstanding contribution to Missouri’s architectural and preservation history.

Don’t miss this fascinating program—reserve your spot today! 💛

🚬✨ This unique pipe is just one piece from Eugene Field’s pipe collection.

Field was an avid collector with interests ranging from sheet music and books to toys and pipes, filling his home with fascinating objects that reflected his personality and passions. 📚🧸🎼

Take a tour of the historic Field family home to discover more artifacts connected to Eugene Field and his many collections. 🏛️💛

⛪🌩️ On July 9, 2021, a powerful storm caused part of the steeple of Centenary Methodist Church to collapse. This surviving portion of the steeple is now featured in our Sanctuaries of the City exhibit.

Visit the Field House Museum to see this remarkable piece of St. Louis history and explore the stories of the city’s historic churches and faith communities. 🏛️📖

⏳ Sanctuaries of the City closes on June 14, so be sure to visit before the exhibit comes down!

🧠✨ Put your knowledge to the test at A Legendary Night of Trivia! ✨🧠

Join the Field House Museum, Campbell House Museum, and Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion on July 25 for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and support for St. Louis history! 🏛️🎉

Gather your team and enjoy a legendary night benefiting three historic house museums.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/yy4p3ZP

🚨🏛️ Museum Closed Today 🏛️🚨

The Field House Museum is closed today due to a staff shortage.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back during our regular business hours. 💛

🛍️ Get ready for the Fourth of July with a visit to the Field House Museum gift shop!

We have several festive July 4th items available—perfect for celebrating the holiday in patriotic style. ✨🎆

Stop by and stock up before the holiday arrives! ❤️🤍💙

🏛️ The Field House Museum is proud to participate in Blue Star Museums again this summer!

From May 16 to September 7, active-duty military personnel and their families can receive free admission to the Museum as part of this nationwide program. 💙

We are honored to welcome military families and thank them for their service. We hope you’ll visit us this summer and explore the history of the Field family and St. Louis! ✨

🎹✨ This piano once belonged to Eugene Field in his Chicago home—and we even have his checkbook with the check stub showing he purchased it for $200! 📖🖋️

Objects like these offer a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of one of America’s beloved writers.

Take a tour of the Field House Museum and discover more stories and artifacts connected to Eugene Field and his family. 🏛️💛

📚✨ Looking for a quiet moment to relax and unwind? Stop by the Eugene Field Library and explore our reading shelf!

Pick up a book, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere surrounded by history and literature. 📖🏛️

Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering something new, there’s always a story waiting for you at the Field House Museum. 💛