St Louis - Forest Park
3/4 mi. west of St Louis Cathedral is Forest Park, an area of open space 2 mi. long by 1 mi. across. This was the site of the 1904 World's Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exhibition) marking the centenary of the Louisiana Purchase.
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St Louis Art Museum
At the south-west corner of Forest Park is the City Art Museum (1904), which has a fine collection of works of art of many different cultures from prehistoric times to the present day, including Meissen porcelain, European and American sculpture and pictures and Chinese bronzes.
The collection has a strong selection of 20th century German art.
The collection has a strong selection of 20th century German art.
St Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Drive
St Louis, MO 63110-1380
United States
1 Fine Arts Drive
St Louis, MO 63110-1380
United States
Phone 1 (314) 721-0072
Fax 1 (314) 721-6172
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Jefferson Memorial
On the north side of Forest Park, on Lindell Boulevard, is the Jefferson Memorial (1904), home of the Missouri Historical Society, with rich collections of material on the history of Missouri and St Louis and the Lindbergh Room, commemorating Charles Lindbergh's solo flight over the Atlantic in the "Spirit of St Louis".
Jewel Box
The City of St. Louis built the Jewel Box, an Art Deco floral conservatory, in 1936. It has been renovated and houses hundreds of plants including seasonal flowers. The interior of the Jewel Box includes a large fountain and hanging baskets with tiers of glass to allow the sunshine in.
Missouri History Museum
Located in the Jefferson Memorial Building, the Missouri History Museum houses a variety of exhibits and educational resources including the permanent exhibition, Seeking St. Louis. The collections include photographs, prints, manuscripts, media archives and architectural history.
Missouri Historical Society
Box 11940
St Louis, MO 63112-0040
United States
Box 11940
St Louis, MO 63112-0040
United States
Phone 1 (314) 746-4599
Fax 1 (314) 454-3162
Hours
May 15 to September 12
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 20:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 13 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
St Louis Zoo
The St Louis Zoo has more than 6,600 wild animals from around the world. The River's Edge and Big Cat Country are highlights as well as Jungle of the Apes. Discovery Corner is a hands-on exhibit with friendly bunnies and goats as well as butterflies in flight.
St Louis Zoo
1 Government Drive
St Louis, MO 63110-1332
United States
1 Government Drive
St Louis, MO 63110-1332
United States
Phone 1 (314) 781-0900
Fax 1 (314) 781-6086
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
