City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
19. Old Cathedral—Basilica Of Saint Louis, King Of France
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 231-3250
Address: 209 Walnut Street
Description: The Old Cathedral was St. Louis’s earliest church and the first Catholic cathedral west of the Mississippi River. The Old Cathedral Museum, located on the west side of the cathedral, contains many religious artifacts and relics from the early days of the Catholic Church in the city, as well as historical information. The first Catholic church in St. Louis was built on this site in 1770, and the original church bell can be seen in the museum. The present structure is more than 160 years old and has been declared a national monument. The cathedral conducts daily mass and is a popular spot for weddings.
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 11 North Fourth Street
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 2658 Delmar Boulevard
22. White Haven
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 842-3298
Address: 7400 Grant Road
Description: Tours of Grant’s former home include the two-story house, a stone summer kitchen, icehouse, barn, and chicken house. A visitor center is located in the barn, complete with a number of exhibits about Ulysses and his wife, Julia, a St. Louis native. The center also includes information about the White Haven site and a library with books and other Grant-related items for sale. During the holiday season, the site is decked out in traditional 1850s Christmas decorations and features activities such as caroling, antebellum dancing, and craft making.
23. American Kennel Club Museum Of The Dog
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 821-3647
Address: 1721 South Mason Road
Description: The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, located in beautiful Queeny Park, is home to the world’s finest collection of canine art. The 14,000-square-foot facility includes the historic Jarville House, built in 1853, and displays more than 500 original paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, sculptures, and a variety of decorative art objects. There are special exhibits and educational programs as well. The museum is open year-round, but oddly enough, no dogs are allowed in the house. The museum’s gift shop offers a variety of gift items for you and your canine companion, including tapestry pillows, ceramic and jeweled dog dishes, books, jewelry, and some one-of-a-kind objects—just like Fido himself. Closed Monday and holidays.
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 6311 North Lindbergh Boulevard
25. The Griot Museum Of Black History And Culture
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 241-7057
Address: 2505 St. Louis Avenue
Description: This museum features life-size likenesses of famous African Americans from throughout the state of Missouri, including inventor George Washington Carver, Dred and Harriett Scott, and jazz musician Clark Terry. Special exhibits rotate in and out of the museum frequently, and topics highlighted range from events of the civil rights era to the history of black hairstyles and fashions. The gift shop includes art and clothing from Africa and a variety of Afro-centric items. Closed Sunday and Monday.
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 701 North 15th Street
27. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 535-4660
Address: 3750 Washington Boulevard
Description: At this art museum, visitors can learn about contemporary art and its place in the continuum of artistic development. The annual schedule of exhibitions incorporates a broad range of media, topics, and artists, with the goal of engaging people of all ages in the appreciation and interpretation of contemporary art and ideas. The 27,000-square-foot museum has space for paintings, installations, and sculpture along with video art, photography, and performance art. The Contemporary Art Museum presents a yearly schedule of six to ten exhibitions and various programs throughout the year. Self-guided iPod and mp3 player tours of the galleries are available. Visit the museum’s Web site and download the podcasts or borrow one of the players available at the Visitors Services Desk.
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 12 Millstone Campus Drive
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
30. Laumeier Sculpture Park
City: St. Louis, MO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (314) 821-1209
Address: 2580 Rott Road (at Geyer Road)
Description: One of the major sculpture parks in the country, Laumeier offers year-round exhibitions of modern and contemporary sculpture and installations, as well as drawings, paintings, ceramics, and photography. The museum draws internationally known sculptors and artists to the region to create and install their work, both indoors and outdoors. The pieces represent current and unique approaches to art in a natural environment. Laumeier hosts various special events throughout the year, including the annual three-day Laumeier Art Fair, which takes place during Mother’s Day weekend. Visitors can rent iPods and take an audio tour that highlights more than 20 sculptures, with additional works to be added on a regular basis. Closed Monday.