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Missouri History Museum

Lindell & DeBaliviere, Saint Louis, MO 63112-0040
314 746 4599
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Ranked #22 of 128 attractions in Saint Louis
Type: History Museums
Owner description: This museum traces the early history of the state of Missouri and its major commercial center, St. Louis, through a variety of educational resources... more » Owner description: This museum traces the early history of the state of Missouri and its major commercial center, St. Louis, through a variety of educational resources and permanent exhibits including "Seeking St. Louis" and "Many Voices: Reflecting on American Indian Objects." « less
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Paducah, Kentucky
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

I rarely leave a negative review but I just have to do it for the History Museum. First of all it seemed almost empty with most of the lower halls completely void. The Worlds Fair area is the only one that I really enjoyed and it is pretty small. Most of the museum is dedicated to black history and the... More

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Belleville, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

I took my daughter and she loved it. She read all the descriptions and couldn't get enough learning about history.

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Reno, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

This is a nice history museum. I'm impressed that this and many other world class attractions are free. This is nice if you have limited time. You don't feel like you need to get your money's worth. Just stop in and check out what interests you.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

I went to the history museum to learn about the World's Fair which took place in Forest Park where the museum is located. I was not disappointed. The audio tour was interesting and informative. I spent about an hour going over the exhibits. I recommend it!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

We did not have much time to visit but what we did see was well thought out and the displays were well done too. It was a good introduction to US history as young as it is. Fascinated by the Civil War exhibit too.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

The Museum consistently gets very interesting traveling special exhibits. My 10-year old daughter and I recently saw the "Civil War in Missouri" special exhibit in 3 installments (i.e., 3 separate days) and loved it!

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Litchfield, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

beautiful forest park area. went to the museum of history, not much parking, so get there when they open a t 10. love, love museums, so went there with my husband, not much there to see, it was free though. not very interesting to me, wouldnt go back again. had some history about st, louis and the 1904 worlds fair.... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Disappointed that the plane suspended from the ceiling is only the sister plane of the Spirit of St. Louis. Nice entrance with a large lobby featuring a sculpture of Thomas Jefferson. Paid to see the Civil War exhibition, which was pretty interesting.

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Louisiana, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

I took the grandkids there for President's Day and I'm not sure who learned more--them or me! They got a kick out of seeing the display of St. Louis through the years, and very much enjoyed the traveling Washington display. We all had a good time and I was impressed at how much improved the museum was since my visits... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Visited with two African-American friends, the special exhibit of Black Men commentaries on growing up in Missouri and other parts of the USA. This was an excellent program, wish this special program traveled to other cities, especially my home city of Milwaukee. I by the way am a Caucasian. Too often Americans take for granted that all Americans have the... More

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