Lovely building fascinating exhibits. We enjoyed the Route 66 exhibition. Lady on reception was friendly and had come from Birmingham, UK so was very chatty and helpful. We learned a lot from the collection. It is well thought through and informative. Excellent attention to things to amuse kids, including a whole children's learning area with activities. Great shop.

This museum was incredible. The parking was a bit difficult and we had to park about 2 blocks away on the street, but there was so much inside to make up for it. The museum is free and It is divided into sections; one being the World's Fair exhibit. I enjoy a museum that has actual artifacts to tell their... More 

I grew up outside St. Louis and I didn't know the first Olympics inside our country was in St Louis in 1900. There's so much more history such as the Worlds Fair exhibit, which is prominently displayed at the museum with artifacts and time capsule events that you will feel that you're there.

I had one afternoon free on a recent visit to St. Louis and wandered into the MHM on a whim (take care to find a parking spot not too far away, there are a couple of lots). An exhibit on "The Black Dress" was in its last day with a huge line waiting to get in. I would have liked... More 

I am from the Chicago land area and aspect like this can be costly. On a long weekend this was a planed stop and I am glad it was. It is free to the public and host some great exhibits. By no means is this an all day excursion but partnered with a trip to the zoo or better yet... More 

The history museum is a beautiful building, but it has a strange mix of exhibits. Although it's called the Missouri history museum, it's really the history of St. Louis. One entire wing is dedicated to the St. Louis 1904 World Fair. Another wing describes the region during the pioneer days. Another section shows more recent history, including St. Louis's civil... More 

And a great restaurant overlooking the park on the second floor. See the earliest surveys of the Louisiana Purchase, sometimes in German. Learn about the Saint Louis version of the great fire. Understand how close you are to the center of the Great Cahokia Empire that traded with other tribes all over the continent by water.