City Museum St. Louis
STL City Museum
The City Museum in St. Louis is nationally known for a reason. It is the most unique museum you will probably ever visit. From airplanes and sky high tunnels to dinosaur playgrounds, there is no shortage of fun at the City Museum.
Indoor Kids Activities
There are several areas for young ones to play at the City Museum.
This “Toddler Town” dinosaur playground area was a big hit with my boys who are preschool and kindergarten age.
Kids can also climb through the outdoor tunnel area but may need some assistance/encouragement as they are quite high up.
Santa at The City Museum
Speaking of kids, the City Museum often hosts fun kids activities like when Santa comes for a visit in December! He also put on a fun magic show during his time here.
City Museum Date Night
The City Museum is strangely beautiful and would make a unique date night spot if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary. Check out my list of more great date night ideas in St. Louis too!
St. Louis Childrens’ Museum
The City Museum in St. Louis is one of the best children’s museums in the city. There are so many playscapes for kids to climb on, caves to explore, and fun themed activities for all seasons.
Food Options at The City Museum St. Louis
There are not a lot of food options at the City Museum in St. Louis but you can usually find some kid friendly fare to tide you over. If not there are a ton of great restaurants in St. Louis to choose from.
When we visited unfortunately most of the options were closed or unavailable but my boys did enjoy some Dippin Dots icecream. Moral of the story: don’t rely on their food options here and have a back up plan for food when visiting.
City Museum Rooftop
The rooftop at the City Museum is unlike any rooftop you’ve been to. There’s a giant praying mantis, an out-of-commission school bus, a giant slide and more! The rooftop is open March through October and is free for Gold Members of the Museum.
City Museum 10 Story Slide
The 10 story slide at the City Museum is not for the faint of heart. You have to first climb up 10 flights of spiral staircase to reach the top of the slide. Make sure you don’t have any loose clothing or a bag because they won’t let you take it down with you. I had to climb the 10 flights twice because I had to bring my purse down to my husband before I could ride the slide. You also must be at least 48 inches tall to ride the 10 story slide. Be prepared to get dizzy going in circles for 10 stories down too!
How to get to 10 story slide at City Museum?
To get to the 10 story slide entrance at the City Museum, start at the caves and start climbing up. You have to climb up 10 flights of spiral staircase to ride the slide back down. You can see the cool organ and hole in the ground to the caves when you exit the slide.
The Caves at City Museum
The caves at the City Museum are a maze of unique structures and narrow tunnels under the museum. All ages can enjoy the caves but only little visitors can fit through some of the smaller tunnels under the City Museum.
Tips & FAQs:
How big is the St. Louis City Museum?
The City Museum in St. Louis is over 600,000 square feet and contains over 29,000 reused artifacts from all over the world!
City Museum Prices
$20 per person per visit.
Yearly Membership is only $44.99! Great deal if you live in the area or visit often.
Pay $10 more for unlimited rooftop access March- October
Children under 3 are free! I recommend writing your phone number on their wrist band though because littles can get lost in the tunnels or hidden spaces.
St. Louis City Museum Hours
The City Museum opens at 10 am.
Closing time is between 5pm and 10pm depending on the day.
See the full City Museum hours on their website.
Parking at the City Museum
The City Museum in St. Louis has its own secure parking lot and it’s $10 to park there.
City Museum St. Louis Tickets
Buy City Museum tickets before you go to skip the line!
Hotels Near the City Museum
The Last Hotel STL is a chic hotel with a rooftop pool. It’s also a quick 2 minute walk to the museum.
St. Louis Union Station Hotel is adjacent to the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and is only a 3 minute drive from the City Museum.
Restaurants Near City Museum St. Louis
Great Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine at Medina Grill
For a fancier American food option check out Blood & Sand
The City Museum St. Louis is a must add to any St. Louis itinerary! Highly recommend for a full place to take the whole family. I hope your kids love it as much as mine do!