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Museum · St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri
City Museum
Former shoe factory transformed into a huge play space, with tunnels, slides and structures made from repurposed materials.
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About City Museum
The City Museum occupies a former shoe factory and warehouse in downtown St. Louis, and was created by artist Bob Cassilly using repurposed materials from the city itself: pipes, old bridges, chimneys, airplane parts and machine pieces.
More than a museum, it’s a vast space to explore and play, for children and adults. There are caves and tunnels to crawl through, ten-story slides, an aquarium, a circus and, on the roof, a Ferris wheel and a school bus hanging off the edge of the building. Outside, MonstroCity is a steel-grate structure with two suspended airplanes.
The museum has few signs and no set route: the fun is getting lost.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From three hours to a full day.
Best time
Weekday mornings; on Friday and Saturday nights the museum stays open late and gets crowded.
How to get there
On foot or by bus, on Washington Avenue, west of downtown and about 2 km from the Gateway Arch.
Tip
Wear comfortable clothes, long pants and sneakers, and bring a small flashlight for the caves; knee pads help in the tunnels.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about City Museum
Is the City Museum for kids?
It’s for all ages: children and adults explore tunnels, slides, and steel structures.
What should you wear to the City Museum?
Comfortable clothes, long pants, and sneakers, because you crawl through tunnels and caves.
Where is the City Museum?
In downtown St. Louis, about 2 km from the Gateway Arch.