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Missouri History Museum St. Louis deserves a proper introduction. Find it at WeAreStLouis.com. History lives beyond exhibits.
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It’s the fabric of our city, our home, the people who came before us.

When rock ’n’ roll exploded into the American mainstream in the 1950s, St. Louis was already producing artists who would...
10/16/2026

When rock ’n’ roll exploded into the American mainstream in the 1950s, St. Louis was already producing artists who would help define what the new sound could be 🎸

There was Chuck Berry, whose guitar riffs, showmanship and songs about teenage life helped lay the foundation for rock ’n’ roll.

There was Ike Turner, whose Kings of Rhythm were tearing up East St. Louis nightclubs when a 17-year-old Anna Mae Bullock grabbed a microphone and changed music history. You might know her as Tina Turner 👀

And they were far from alone. St. Louis has also been home to musical giants including Albert King, Fontella Bass, Miles Davis, Luther Ingram, Donny Hathaway and John Hartford.

From blues and R&B to rock, soul and beyond, St. Louis has repeatedly found ways to change what America sounds like 🎶

Read more about the artists who helped rewrite the soundtrack of America: https://tinyurl.com/vendy3hy

Our new "St. Louis at Bat" exhibit features 100 moments in baseball history. But that final moment...That one belongs to...
10/16/2026

Our new "St. Louis at Bat" exhibit features 100 moments in baseball history. But that final moment...

That one belongs to you ⚾

Thank you to everyone who has visited the exhibit and left their favorite baseball memories on our wall ✏️ Your stories are now part of "St. Louis at Bat," adding a personal touch to the history of a game that means so much to so many!

“St. Louis at Bat” is presented by the William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation, with additional support provided by Bank of America, Edward Jones, St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Care, and Larry and Hannah Langsam.

What happens when children use toys and drawings to tell their stories of war?“War Toys: Ukraine” opens November 11 at S...
10/15/2026

What happens when children use toys and drawings to tell their stories of war?

“War Toys: Ukraine” opens November 11 at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. The exhibition pairs children’s drawings with photographer Brian McCarty’s photographs, offering a deeply personal look at how children experienced the war in Ukraine.

Follow Soldiers Memorial Military Museum for more stories from the exhibition, and make plans to see “War Toys: Ukraine” through January 3.

TONIGHT, celebrate the launch of MHS Press's book "Bombs and Baby Teeth: How St. Louisans Fought Nuclear Power" by Josep...
10/15/2026

TONIGHT, celebrate the launch of MHS Press's book "Bombs and Baby Teeth: How St. Louisans Fought Nuclear Power" by Joseph J. Mangano 📖

Discover the story of the 1958–1973 Baby Tooth Survey and join a panel conversation led by Public Historian Darby Ratliff, featuring Dr. Luke Ritter, baby tooth donor Annette Adams, and Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel of Just Moms STL.

Explore the power of citizen science and why its lessons still matter today.

📍 Missouri History Museum
📅 TONIGHT
🍰 5–7pm: Food & drinks available through Amighetti's and Hank's Cheesecakes
🎵 6:30–8pm: Main event in Lee Auditorium (lower level)

10/14/2026

Ninety years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt helped make Soldiers Memorial a reality, pledging the final funding needed to complete this tribute to St. Louisans who lost their lives in World War I.

Today, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum continues to honor our region’s military history and the people behind it.

The St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Parade & Family Festival returns to downtown St. Louis on Saturday, November 7!Watch...
10/14/2026

The St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Parade & Family Festival returns to downtown St. Louis on Saturday, November 7!

Watch the Veterans Day Parade roll past Soldiers Memorial Military Museum at 10:30am, then stick around for a FREE family festival with patriotic activities, a rock-climbing wall, face painting, balloon creations, a visit from an American bald eagle and more.

Don't miss your chance to honor those who served and have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it!

📅 Saturday, November 7 | 9am–1pm
📍 Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
🎟️ FREE
🔗 For more information: https://bit.ly/4hAoiyR

10/14/2026

At the 1904 World’s Fair, one man took “daredevil” to a whole new level 😈

Dangling from a cable attached to the Ferris Wheel by his teeth 🦷 "Professor Vassario Cameroni" would slide down and aim for a net outside the “New York to the North Pole” exhibit 👀

And when he overshot and hit the exhibit, he didn’t call it quits...

Watch the video to discover what happened next 🎞️ and check out the exhibit at the Missouri History Museum to learn more incredible stories!

When Forest Park opened in 1876 🌲 it had just one statue dedicated to the memory of Edward Bates, a St. Louisan who serv...
10/13/2026

When Forest Park opened in 1876 🌲 it had just one statue dedicated to the memory of Edward Bates, a St. Louisan who served as US attorney general under Abraham Lincoln.

Today, it has 23 monuments reflecting the people, events, and ideals that have shaped St. Louis history 👀

But these monuments tell us more than stories of the past; their installation and removal also reflect changing public opinion, from memorials celebrating the contributions of German immigrants during times of anti-German sentiment to the removal of a Confederate monument in 2017.

10/13/2026

From 1958 to 1973, St. Louis families teamed up with Washington University scientists to measure radioactive fallout in children’s teeth. Their findings helped build support for a treaty banning above-ground nuclear testing ☢️

And... our very own director of tourism & visitor experience actually participated in the 1958-1973 Baby Tooth Survey! 🦷

This Thursday, join us for the launch of "Bombs and Baby Teeth: How St. Louisans Fought Nuclear Power," the newest book from MHS Press written by Joseph J. Mangano, and listen to a panel discussion exploring this remarkable story of citizen science and its lasting impact.

🔗 Pre-purchase your book and pick it up at the event: https://tinyurl.com/umwvevsc
📍 Missouri History Museum
📅 Thursday, October 15
🍰 5–7pm: Food & drinks available through Amighetti's and Hank's Cheesecakes
📖 6:30–8pm: Main event in Lee Auditorium (lower level)

Join acclaimed St. Louis broadcaster Mike Claiborne and Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, fo...
10/12/2026

Join acclaimed St. Louis broadcaster Mike Claiborne and Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, for Beyond the Diamond ⚾ a live conversation exploring how Black baseball helped change the game — and America.

Discover the stories of the players, teams, and communities that shaped baseball history 🧢 Arrive early for happy hour with DJ Nune, plus food and drinks from The Crooked Boot and Chillax.

🎟️ Tickets are $20, or $15 for MHS members and Eta Boulé members
🗓️ Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 5-8pm
📍 Missouri History Museum

Find more details and purchase tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3a84h7k2

Address

5700 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
63112

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+13147464599

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