City Museum
A giant climbing playground in a converted shoe factory, built from reclaimed materials into caves, tunnels and a ten-storey slide. Adults have as much fun here as children.
The City Museum was opened in 1997 by sculptor Bob Cassilly. Almost every exhibit inside can be climbed, crawled through or slid down. The attractions include an underground cave, high wire tunnels, an outdoor 'Monster City' climbing structure, a rooftop Ferris wheel and a school bus, as well as a spiral slide that runs through ten floors. Admission is about US$25, and the rooftop costs extra. Wear long trousers, knee pads and trainers, and bring a torch. The museum stays open late on Friday and Saturday nights and is suitable for adults.
Opening hours
Mostly open Wed–Sun; check website for details
Nearby sights
- St. Louis Union Station
- Citygarden
- National Blues Museum
- Busch Stadium
- Old Courthouse
- Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral)
- Laclede's Landing
- Gateway Arch