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City Museum, Saint Louis

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Built largely of repurposed industrial objects, City Museum calls itself an "eclectic mixture of children's playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel." Opened in 2010, the museum challenges guests to experience displays by feeling, touching, playing with, and climbing on them. Exhibits include Elvis Presley's travel trailer and an object claiming to be the world's largest underpants. Visitors looking for a bit of excitement can explore a maze of fake tunnels and caves, or slide down a chute that goes through ten floors. For panoramic views of the city and a ride on an old-fashioned Ferris wheel, visit the rooftop garden. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Saint Louis holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the City Museum and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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4.7

By bsand1

Quite simply the most impressive play place I've ever seen. Whatever pictures you see can't do it justice; there's just so much to take in that you can only truly grasp in person. Multiple levels of..... more

Quite simply the most impressive play place I've ever seen. Whatever pictures you see can't do it justice; there's just so much to take in that you can only truly grasp in person. Multiple levels of..... more »
By JBWrites

Disappointing. I came 10 years ago and City Museum was an elegant and fun museum geared toward adults and children. Today I discovered it has been turned into an indoor playground for kids. Much...

Disappointing. I came 10 years ago and City Museum was an elegant and fun museum geared toward adults and children. Today I discovered it has been turned into an indoor playground for kids. Much... more »
By mat d

I understand people's enthusiasm about this place; it's aesthetically magical in so many ways. I gave it three stars because I visited the museum with a party that included a person with a...

I understand people's enthusiasm about this place; it's aesthetically magical in so many ways. I gave it three stars because I visited the museum with a party that included a person with a... more »

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By Jess Finn

Amazing place for everyone. Toddlers to bigger kids to teenagers and adults. You could spend hours here and keep finding amazing things. The food isn't crazy experience either so you can spend the day here. They were super great with our large group over the weekend. We had about 90 people in our group and they were super accommodating and there were no issues.

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By A.

You have got to take your children here! I visited as the parent of adult children. I wish I had taken my kids here. This place is amazing. Be sure to give your kids a quiet break every once in a while because it’s really overwhelming for little ones. The employees are polite and thoughtful and knowledgeable. There’s something for everybody here to see or enjoy. The views from the rooftop are nice. The young man running the Ferris wheel day I visited was very entertaining and really seemed to enjoy his job. I wish someone would check on the antique cabinets because items are falling off the front of the shelves. I’m looking forward to returning

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By Brandi Brown

Took a 3yo and a 14yo, we ended up spending about 3hours here. We had so much fun exploring, around literally every turn, corner, nook, and cranny. Definitely want to return when my toddler is a little older, as I didn't feel safe letting them explore some of the smaller and darker areas. Some sections seemed a little less tended to than others, but overall things were neat and appeared clean.

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By Fire Juan

City Museum is awesome! I have been visiting it since 2005. It is still as fun as I have gotten older although a little rougher on the knees. The kids always have a wonderful time. You can spend a few hours or an entire day. The rotating exhibits keep things new and interesting. I highly recommend a visit if you are in St. Louis.

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By sheridan shauntee

Great space for exploration children and adult experience. Lots of interaction with artwork/structural design indoor and outdor. The 50ft slide is fun! There is food and drink. Reasonably priced. A party can easily spend 2hr or more there. I think they should have more staff for areas especially areas wherein children easily climb through tunnels.

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