City Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

1. City Museum

9.1
701 N 15th St (btwn Delmar Blvd & Lucas Ave), St Louis, MO
Museum · Downtown West · 279 tips and reviews

Eco-Snobbery SucksEco-Snobbery Sucks: Awesome museum with tons of re-used materials. -Joe Mohr

Casey F.Casey Furkin: O, the fun to be done at city Museum. one of my favorite places to take my kiddo. And soooo architecturally fantastic.

MyishaMyisha: I luv the city museum..... is not just for kids kuz I always have fun

Saint Louis Art Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

2. Saint Louis Art Museum

9.4
1 Fine Arts Dr (at Valley Dr.), St Louis, MO
Art Museum · 94 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Stillman: It is free! The museum has a specialty exhibit every few months and has multiple levels of different types of art. Art Hill right out the front door is perfect for an afternoon picnic!

ElizaBeth W.ElizaBeth White: Love visiting the art museum. After the visit, you can enjoy watching the paddle boats in front of the museum...the lake there is perhaps the best view of forest park.

ALIVEMagSTLALIVEMagSTL: Winner of Best Museum in ALIVE's 2013 Hot List!

Missouri History Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

3. Missouri History Museum

9.1
5700 Lindell Blvd (in Forest Park), St Louis, MO
History Museum · 51 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Conner: Tuesdays, all exhibits are free and the museum is open till 8pm! Check it out!!!

Marie C.Marie Chouteau: If you are a STL city or county resident, the Vatican exhibit is only $15 for you on Tuesdays for the month of July, and the museum is open until 8 on Tues. nites! Read more.

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson: Spending the day in St. Louis? Be sure and check out the Missouri History Museum's iPhone App, Historic St. Louis. Step back in time with historical photos from the MHM collection! Read more.

Gateway Arch is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

4. Gateway Arch

8.7
Gateway Arch National Park, St Louis, MO
Monument · Downtown East · 277 tips and reviews

Robert W.Robert Woerheide: Don't miss the westward expansion museum beneath the Arch. Neat!

Robin M.Robin Marolt: I highly recommend going to the top. On weekends plan to be in line for hours. We went during the week in August with no lines and saw the sunset. BEAUTIFUL! The museum is interesting as well.

Shelby B.Shelby Barlow: The museum below is amazing!! As a museum studies student, I was in awe! No expense was spared. BEAUTIFUL!!

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

5. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

8.3
3750 Washington Blvd, St Louis, MO
Museum · Grand Center · 18 tips and reviews

James G.James Grove: Be sure to visit the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for opening nights!

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: The Go! List 2014: Best creative use of museum space Read more.

Moonrise HotelMoonrise Hotel: Do something exciting: CAM has public programs that are sure to impress, whether it’s Feast Your Eyes, Opening Night, a Concert night or a DJ! For more insider tips, follow @MoonriseHotel on Twitter. Read more.

Gateway Arch National Park is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

6. Gateway Arch National Park

8.2
11 N 4th St (btwn Washington Ave & Poplar St), St Louis, MO
National Park · Downtown East · 21 tips and reviews

James C.James C: Must see museum in Saint Louis. Great experience.

Mario G.Mario Giacalone: Absolutely the best spot downtown to take a walk and enjoy the outdoors and people watch

Jake S.Jake Smith: Watch out for the geese; they're very territorial and will attack if you get too close.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

7. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

8.4
1 Brookings Dr, St Louis, MO
Art Museum · Skinker DeBaliviere · 6 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Hurst: This museum on Washington University's scenic campus regularly rotates it's collection, including many more contemporary art shows Read more.

Johnny L.Johnny Lange: The art is of high quality

Jzika H.Jzika Hoagland: "Designing for the other 90%" exhibit, recommended by Bill McKibben, open until Jan 7, 2013. Worth seeing!

Art Hill is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

8. Art Hill

9.4
Fine Arts Dr, St Louis, MO
Park · 25 tips and reviews

Denise W.Denise White: Before the stl symphony begins season they give a free concert at art hill. Make sure to come early to get a good seat. Yummy food trucks.

Tony B.Tony Bologna: Bring sled. Build ramp near bottom of hill. Climb hill. Hurl self down hill. Hit ramp at full speed. Experience rainbows and unicorns.

Josh O.Josh Ohlmann: Stand at the top and throw a frisbee all the way to the pond!!! Amazing!!!

Gateway Arch Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

9. Gateway Arch Observation Deck

7.0
Top of the Gateway Arch (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial), St Louis, MO
Scenic Lookout · Downtown East · 50 tips and reviews

Marilyn K.Marilyn Kaminski: I know the museum is free but it wasn't great.

Ximena .Ximena 🙋🏽: Use the south entrance to the arch. Once you clear security, get your tickets to ride to the top right away! Gives you plenty of time to walk the museum and shop for souvenirs before the ride

Joe P.Joe Pascoe: Swaying in the Breeze 630 feet up.

Saint Louis Science Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

10. Saint Louis Science Center

8.6
5050 Oakland Ave (btwn Macklind Ave & Lawn Pl), St Louis, MO
Science Museum · 84 tips and reviews

Loredai K.Loredai Kilmore: Free admission. Parking is $10. A few exhibits have additional costs, but you can make a day of the museum without the extras.

Dakota D.Dakota Dancy: Park in forest park bear planetarium for free or metered parking. The SLSC's lot is slightly pricy.

NASANASA: Boeing Space Station gives visitors a glimpse into living and working in space. Check out the crew quarters to see how they eat, sleep, and dress then visit StarBridge for operational details. Read more.

Panorama is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

11. Panorama

8.3
1 Fine Arts Dr (Valley Dr.), St Louis, MO
Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Shakespeare Festival St. LouisShakespeare Festival St. Louis: The excellent new restaurant of our Forest Park neighbor, the Saint Louis Art Museum. Stop in for great food and a wonderful view!

Melissa T.Melissa Thornton: What a fantastic experience! Our server, Trent, was attentive, knowledgeable, and very friendly. I can't wait to come back.

Brenda F.Brenda Fraser: Call early for reservations as it fills up fast. Very popular! Great views.

10 Story Slide is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

12. 10 Story Slide

6.7
Amusement Park · Downtown West · 4 tips and reviews

Monica C.Monica Cassaundra: You MUST Do This During Your Trip To The Museum..! Gotta Be 48" To Ride, But The 5 Story Is For Everyone...

Rusty V.Rusty Van Praag: Pick your feet up to go fast!

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: I dare you to go head first.

OMNIMAX, Saint Louis Science Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

13. OMNIMAX, Saint Louis Science Center

8.4
5050 Oakland Ave, St Louis, MO
Movie Theater · 9 tips and reviews

Scott W.Scott Way: Try to get a seat that is higher up & in the center for a more comfortable view

Scott W.Scott Way: Did you see the skeleton? Watch when they are showing all of the speakers.

Emmy F.Emmy Faks: The imax experience is breathtaking

World Chess Hall of Fame is one of The 15 Best Museums in St Louis.

14. World Chess Hall of Fame

7.8
4652 Maryland Ave, St Louis, MO
History Museum · Central West End · 11 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam Moore: Definitely not your usual "Hall of Fame" or "museum" experience, to say the least. But an interesting place nonetheless. Check it out, fellow STLers.

Elina R.Elina Rosa: I love this place. Not only do they have a great little store Q Bout!que & Queen with In exhibit but also chess. Lets used our brains! This is a must do in CWE 👍

CharlesCharles: The King piece at the World Chess Hall of Fame measures over 14 feet tall with a 6 foot diameter base. Certified as the world's largest chess piece by Guinness on April 24, 2012. Checkmate. Read more.