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Museum · St. Louis, Missouri, Missouri
Saint Louis Art Museum
Art museum atop Forest Park, in the Palace of the 1904 Exposition, with collections from various periods and the world’s largest collection of Max Beckmann.
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About Saint Louis Art Museum
The Saint Louis Art Museum occupies the Palace of Fine Arts built for the 1904 World’s Fair, atop a hill in Forest Park, with the equestrian statue of Saint Louis in front. A modern wing by David Chipperfield expanded the museum in 2013.
The collections range from ancient Egyptian and Greek art to contemporary work, with European paintings by Monet, Van Gogh and Matisse, American art, and art from Asia, Africa and Oceania, as well as Indigenous art of the Americas. The museum holds the largest collection in the world of the German painter Max Beckmann.
From the museum’s front, the steps descend to the Grand Basin, the park’s lake, offering one of Forest Park’s best-known views.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the morning on weekdays; the museum is closed one day a week.
How to get there
By bus or car to Forest Park; the Forest Park MetroLink station is about 2 km away and is connected by park buses.
Tip
Combine the visit with the zoo, a few minutes’ walk away, and a stroll around the Grand Basin.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Saint Louis Art Museum
Does the Saint Louis Art Museum charge admission?
General admission is usually free; some temporary exhibitions require a ticket.
Where is the Saint Louis Art Museum located?
On a high point of Forest Park, in the building from the 1904 World’s Fair.
What is special about the collection?
The largest collection of Max Beckmann in the world, plus art from many periods and regions.