Piece for piece. Pound for pound…read more SLAM is free, yet the quality and quantity of the art works were amazing. From Monet to Van Gogh to african pieces. There are plenty of eras at this museum. Honestly, there are a lot of great works. There are free parking spots nearby as well as a garage, but you need to pay for that. Overall, beautiful space inside and outside of museum.

First off, it's hard to beat the setting which is right in Forest Park and the building itself is…read morebeautiful and historic. Walking to it already feels like it's part of the experience. Inside, the collection is genuinely impressive. There's a huge range from ancient artifacts to modern and contemporary art so it never feels repetitive. You can go from Egyptian pieces to seeing European pieces from Monet and Picasso in the same visit. One of the best parts is that general admission is free which makes it super accessible and easy to spend as much (or as little) time as you want without feeling pressured. The layout is spacious and easy to explore, although some sections feel stronger than others depending on your taste. It's also the kind of place where you can wander and really take your time. Great for both a quick visit or a longer afternoon. It's one of the best attractions in St Louis with a surprisingly deep collection. Definitely worth visiting especially if you're already in Forest Park.

Doing tourist things after hearing that this was a must visit for people with small kids. This…read morewas on the list of to-do's as we had a short weekend visit to the STL area. .....Great place to see all of the things. Not a bad time at all. We got to see play and do so MANY things all active and the girls loved the play areas ...all of them. The bathrooms were clean and strategically placed...I was pleasantly surprised. The parking is close!...& I liked the exercise...our girls napped so hard after the visit. I am in firm belief that the overall planning and logistics of this place are professionally done & handled well! This venue is a must visit if in the area and you like hands on action. The girls had a blast and that is what matters most!! 10/10 times I will return.. for the price I paid... I could see myself doing this again with a longer stay in the area! Sidenote the people in guest service station were super awesome... All workers that interacted with our family had smiles on their faces and were so helpful. I feel for the price I paid...it was well worth it! We will return! *Questions reach out* Respectfully, Bryan and Family Oklahoma City

So much fun! The first visit was nearly 10 years ago. That time was fun too…read more On my most recent visit, it was just as much fun. I think I had forgot just how many different holes and paths you could take. They've also added more stuff than I remember. They had a section roped off because they're adding yet another section. I wasn't sure I'd enjoy the place as much this time around but I did. This is a must-visit when in StL but be warned, you will be tired after playing on this adult playground. The only annoyance this time is that I seem to remember that you could pay one price and get everything. This time, there was the general ticket that gives you access to 3 floors but no roof access. No pinball access. You have to pay extra for those two things. I guess extra charges make sense but just wrap the price all in one. I feel like the floors and roof should be in one ticket. There were a few times that employees came out on the roof to run people off that didn't have the appropriate color of bracelet. If you love having fun, definitely do this when visiting StL.

My grandson (who is three) loved the museum and all the different trains. There were multiple…read moreplaces to cool down and a nice concession area for water and/or a snack. Plenty of parking was available and the children's play area was well stocked with kids toys, books, and art. There's a nice display of Route 66 old cars.

Great place to visit with the family. You'll find train, bus and antique cars! There's also a…read moretoddler area for kids Plan a day visit here, whether you are a transportation fanatic or for the kids! We opted not to take the train ride because it was a little pricey for what it's worth.

This little-known and hidden museum is located inside the supposedly haunted Mineral Springs Mall…read morebuilding in downtown Alton. Some say it is fitting, as Alton is known to be one of the Top 10 haunted places in the United States. The building itself was a hotel that opened over a century ago, and several paranormal sightings have been reported over the years. You can kind of get the idea once you set the foot in the place. Its only five dollars admission, and you get to learn a lot about, well, ways people tortured people for centuries. First off, this museum is not for everyone. There are some offensive and disturbing parts here, as one would sense. This is basically for the open-minded, and for those who have a keen sense of history. The museum is a bit small, but there are several things that await the visitor. The woman who operates this museum has apparently done so much research and collected so many artifacts about the 'torture' subject. You can definitely tell she had an enjoyable time doing this! The weapons/chambers/photographs are accompanied by several materials that talk about how people were tortured. The first paragraph usually explains how the device operated, and the history behind when it was used (like what time period and what country/continent). The always controversial topic of slavery (in most countries of all periods of time) is also explained here. I'd rather not give away too much. You may find the subject on torture interesting! When reading these, I had to put myself in these people's shoes. Whether they were the victims, or the people who lived under one supreme ruler who frequently used the torture devices on the folks under them. Some of these torture methods are still being used today in some parts of the world, sadly. If you make a weekend trip to Alton, check this place out. Unfortunately, the museum is not open during the week, just on Saturday and Sundays. Be sure to check the hours.

$5.00! This museum is for those who love "campy" things. I enjoyed it, in a way that I enjoy…read morevisiting Graceland without being an Elvis fan. If you are into this kind of entertainment than this is for you. Leave the kids at home though. Lovely lady will answer all your questions, and she drives a hearse! How could you not enjoy her museum knowing these facts?!

Well done presentation of a shockingly horrible part of in WWII history. Many personal accounts …read more A story so difficult but necessary to present to the public . Who were the "good" guys? Who were the " bad" guys?

I've been to a decent amount of of Holocaust Museums and this place was great. It is on the smaller…read moreside but still has tons of information. It really focuses more on St. Louis and the people of St. Louis. It is also more positive than other museums as it really focuses on survival stories. I believe I paid $12 which is a super price for this museum and it was also great because no one else was there. All of the staff was very informative and friendly. This museum can be quick because, like I said, it's on the smaller side but I took about 1-2 hours I think because I did read most, if not all, plaques. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

We used to love this place but haven't been in about a year. It has significantly changed. It is…read morevery run down. The toys were very dirty, the bathrooms were gross, and a lot of the stuff was missing pieces or not working. I'm not sure what has changed but we won't be coming back since its a bit or a drive and no longer worth it.

It was so much to do my kids had a ball! They ran and explored everything ! They had everything…read morefrom a toddler area with small slide and bounce house , blocks and trains. Things for older kids a bigger bounce house , speed slide, music room dinosaur dig and a bunch science and music things. We will definitely be back to explore more!

I had high hopes for an air and space museum here in Saint Louis (well, technically across the…read moreriver from Saint Louis) as this was a hub for the most famous world-wide carrier, Trans World Airlines aka TWA. This was the home of Charles Lindbergh, the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. Sadly, the museum does not appear to be open. I think they were a victim of the pandemic. There are still a couple of planes to be seen outside the museum, but there is nothing that I could see to tour or visit. If you want to see the planes, great. Enjoy! [Review 17253 overall - 118 in Illinois - 770 of 2022.]

Volunteer ran museums are the best, the people are always so knowledgable and friendly. This one…read morehappens to be in one of two Wright Brothers Hangers we have at this facility there is some history in its self! If you like planes they host fly ins and have some cool bits of history stashed away here. I've ran some charity events here and will always be willing to work with these guys.

This is such a fun place. If you love native plants or monarch butterflies or other pollinators,…read moreyou've GOT to visit the courtyard.

Cute, clean, and plenty to do for a 5 and 7 year old. Was not too busy during winter break and half…read moreof admission with ACM reciprocal network. Parking only on street but meters were not running.