The City Museum is truly a one-of-kind attraction and to someone who’s never been there, it’s difficult to describe this wacky place.  The Museum is a 600,000 square foot building crammed full of interesting things to do and see – indoor playgrounds, tree houses, and caves, even a Ferris wheel on the roof.  But it’s also the look of the place, the architecture that makes it truly amazing.  Designed by an internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor, the whole place is a work of art from all the objects, mosaics, tiles, and salvaged materials that make up the City Museum.

Kids (and teens and even adults!) will be amazed at the never-ending things to play on, climb through and jump in!  Inside the Museum is a cave system, multi-level enchanted forest, underground tunnels, tree house, ball pits and more.  Outside, a huge jungle gym was created from a castle turret, two aircraft fuselages, a fire engine, human sized slinkies and more!

There is also a Hall of Mirrors, World Aquarium, a working Shoelace Factory, and an interactive Circus.  You can find a mini-museum of Architecture, Natural History and more, as well as an actual 19^th century cabin lived in by the son of Daniel Boone that was relocated to the inside of the Museum. There is also a Toddler Town for younger kids to play in, with smaller tunnels, balls pits and slides. Everyone will enjoy getting in touch with their artistic side in Art City – you can paint, tie-dye, sculpt and much much more, as well as watching professional artists paint, sculpt, and blow glass.

The newest addition to the City Museum are the new rooftop attractions, including a four-story Ferris wheel, slides, Splash Pond, rope swing, plus many more exciting things to do. 

I could go on and on about all of the unique things inside the Museum, but the best thing to do it go and see it for yourself.  Their City Museum website also has a complete listing of all the activities and lots of cool pictures to give you a better idea of what you can do while you are there!

Make sure to check the calendar for dates and times, as not all attractions are always open.  The roof is closed during winter (will open up again in March) and the Circus performances are Wednesday through Sunday, and only at specific times during the day.  Admission is $12 (plus $5 for roof top activities).  The price is definitely worth what you get; this is an all day event that will wow people of all ages!  Not to be missed when visiting St. Louis!