The Saint Louis Art Museum, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is one the principal U.S art museums. Built by architect Cass Gilbert, the museum's three-storey building, was originally built as the Palace of Fine Arts for the 1904 World's Fair. Admission is free; however, for admission in featured exhibitions, there might be a nominal fee.

The St. Louis Art Museum is open on all days of the week, except Mondays. Daily public tours of the museum and its collection, commences in Information Centre in the Sculpture Hall and lasts one hour approximately. The daily tours are available Tuesday through Friday and on the weekends. However, on the weekends, the tour starts a little late.

Group tours can be arranged by contacting the museum authorities at least four weeks before the desired date. You can either request a docent for assistance during your tour or you can arrange a self-guided tour. However, group tours can be arranged for minimum 15 people or kids and should have adequate adult supervision.

The collection of St. Louis Art Museum has over 30,000 artworks ranging from antiquity to present. The collection of modern art includes work by Van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse. Its collection also includes the world's largest Max Beckmann Collection. Its collection of Pre Columbian pieces, Turkish rugs and Egyptian Mummies are also worth mentioning. Moreover, it also houses the largest collection of painting by American painter George Bingham.

All entrance to the museum is made through the North gate of the museum, often referred to as the 'Sculpture Hall Entrance'. The entrance remains the same for school and group tours as well. However, groups are requested to sign in at the information desk to ensure that the museum has adequate information in case of an emergency.

St. Louis Art Museum is one of the premier art museums in the country. Visited by over half a million people every year, the museum charges no entry fee. The architecture of St Louis Museum is inspired by Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy. It was originally constructed as the Palace of the Fine Arts for the 1904 World's Fair and was later converted into a museum.

The stone above the main entry of the museum bears the inscription - "Dedicated to Art and Free to All" that aptly sums its twin motto of striving for artistic excellence and making the same accessible to the masses.

The comprehensive art collection at Saint Louis Art Museum can be categorized into eleven areas. These are African, American, Ancient and Islamic, Asian, Contemporary, Decorative Arts and Design, Early European, Modern, Oceanic, Pre-Columbian and American Indian, Prints, Drawings and Photographs.

St. Louis Art Museum Collections

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Saint Louis Art Museum remains closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The visiting timing of the museum is 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays except Fridays when the museum stays open till 9 pm. Kindly check the timings of admission to featured exhibitions as it may vary from the regular visiting timings.

St. Louis Art Museum Plan Your Visit

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You can join in the free docent-led tours of the museum that takes place from Tuesday through Friday at 10:30 am. These daily tours commence at 1:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Information Center in Sculpture Hall is the starting point of these tours that take around one hour to complete.

St. Louis Art Museum Official Site

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St. Louis Art Museum on Wikipedia

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Art enthusiasts, are you looking for an inspirational place in St. Louis? If so, how can miss out Saint Louis Art Museum? Perfectly located in northwest of tranquil Forest Park, this three-story construction prides itself as one of the leading comprehensive art museums throughout the US, showcasing more than 30,000 impressive art works from antiquity to present.

Apart from the wide and large collection, another big bonus about this venue is that there is no admission fee! That is to say, your every visit to the museum is free. Though there are fees for featured exhibitions, you can take advantage of Free Friday program to visit these special offers, or join the members of Saint Louis Art Museum and enjoy free admission every day! Detailed intro of Saint Louis Art Museum membership is available on the website below:

Saint Louis Art Museum Membership

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As for the hours, the museum is open to general public from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday except on Sunday when the museum stays open until 9 pm. It will be closed on every Monday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. On New Year's Day, Saint Louis Art Museum remains open to the visitors! Currently, the museum undergoes an expansion, and all visitors can enter the venue only through the main Sculpture Hall Entrance.

To enhance the visitors' experience, the museum hosts various weekly events. A PDF about these weekly offers can be found via the website below.

Weekly Events at Saint Louis Art Museum

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Want to steal a break from this art-filled museum? The Cafe welcomes you and is always ready to serve you with cozy coffee and simple yet yummy meals. For the sake of the museum's expansion, for the moment, the Cafe has been moved to Main Level in Gallery 213. The opening hours of this restaurant are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 am to 8 pm on Friday.

Do remember to choose an exceptional and art-inspired gift at the Museum Shop! You will encounter a wide assortment of items rarely seen in the marker, including books, crafted posters, toys, jewelry and games. Again, as the result of the expansion, now the shop has been relocated to the Main Level of Galleries 210 and 211, and its operation hours are 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 am to 9 pm on Friday.

Good to Know about the Tours

Free guided tours of the museum's collection are available at 10:30 am Tuesday through Friday, and at 1:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. This docent-led tour can help you learn more and better about the works of art exhibited in the museum.

If you want to reserve a group tour, whether led by a docent or guided by a teacher, please contact 314-655-5484 and complete the request form online via the following website:

Group and School Tours to Saint Louis Art Museum

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In any case that you are a person with a weak sense of directions, Saint Louis Art Museum has offered a detailed driving direction guide on its website. Click the link below to know how to get to the museum.

Directions and Maps

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The St. Louis Art Museum, perfectly located in the beautiful Forest Park, is obviously a must see for art enthusiasts. It's an ideal sanctuary for those who want to nourish their souls. Ranking as one of the principal art museums in the United States, the museum attracts over half a million visitors each year. Free admission is offered for guests.

The world-class art institution features an extensive collection of more than 30,000 art works, including paintings, photographs, glassware, furniture and textiles. A wide variety of featured exhibitions, rotating exhibitions and installations are also offered at the art museum. Even if you're not interested in all of the masterpieces the museum has to offer, you can find your favorite art displays.

The St. Louis Art Museum is also an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you're seeking for a relaxing working environment full of art, the museum can be the best option for you in St. Louis. A total of 5 job openings are offered at this time.

1) I.T. Technician

The PC Technician manages to support and maintain in-house computer systems, desktops and peripherals. Qualified candidates must have college diploma or university degree and 4 years equivalent work experience. Strong knowledge of computers and local area networks are essential. Candidates must be able to conduct research into computer issues and related products.

2) On Call Preschool Assistant Educator

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Art History, Art Education or Early Childhood Education. You're required to have minimum of 2 years teaching preschool age children. Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of pre-school age children and the educational system, including its principles.

3) Part-time Collection Database Assistant

The position aims to scan collection related files and help with the image and database cleanup assignments. Minimum high school diploma is required. Candidates must be experienced in data entry and computers. Excellent communication skills are a must.

4) Part-Time Gallery Attendant

Gallery attendants take charge of monitoring the museum's public areas with a purpose to ensure the safety of visitors, collections and contents. High school diploma or equivalent is needed. Candidates must have the ability to deal with staff and guests politely and courteously. The position requires weekend shifts and has starting rate of $8.43 per hour. Excellent candidates have the opportunity to work in one of the premier cultural institutions in the city.

5) Part Time Research Assistant

A research assistant is needed in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art. The position assists with the Curator and Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary art, including research for future exhibitions and installations of permanent collections. To apply for the position, bachelor's degree is needed and a M.A, in Art History is preferred. The temporary position requires at least 25 work hours each week.

The application process is a little bit more detailed than others. You need to complete three sessions for online registration. On each page, you'll be asked several questions in a specific category. After completing all the questions on the page, please continue and press the "Next" button at the right bottom of the page. Please fill in all fields, including questions without red asterisks. More complete and detailed application will receive greater and faster attention. If you have any difficulty, please choose the "Help" button at the top of each page.

If you cannot complete the whole registration in one session, please save your responses and resume. You can provide your email and enter a password to have access to the most convenient registration process at a later time.

Positions at St. Louis Art Museum

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The museum is continually looking for volunteers to better serve the community. Volunteers play an important role in the St. Louis Art Museum and help to engage museum visitors in enriching and terrific art experiences at the museum. Volunteers really make a difference in supporting the arts. At the same time, you can learn practical new skills and experiences and meet various people with similar interests. Various options are available for volunteers.

1) Museum Shop

The Museum Shop offers volunteer opportunities for those who are interested in retail sales. Qualified individuals must possess a high school diploma. Cash register and sales experience are a must. The position has flexible working hours, including evening, weekend and holiday hours.

2) Visitor and Member Services

St. Louis Art Museum is now seeking volunteers for Visitor and Members Services. These volunteers try to enhance the visitors' experience by performing a wide array of tasks, including extending warm welcome and assistance with directions and accurate info about services, exhibitions and activities at the museum.

3) Family Programs

If you have interest in art education and community outreach, try volunteer opportunities offered by the Museum's Public Programs and Education Department. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The position requires one or more Sunday afternoon work per month.

4) Docents

To deepen visitors' experience, docents are needed to lead tours to explain the collections for visitors of all ages. Volunteers are required to have a commitment of a two-year initial training program, ongoing training and 25 tours each year.

Online Application for Docents

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Volunteer applications at the museum are accepted on an ongoing basis. If you still have any further questions about volunteering programs at the museum, or need an application form mailed to you, please contact the Human Resources Department and email at volunteer@slam.org.

Volunteers at St. Louis Art Museum

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The museum also offers internship opportunities periodically. Year-round internships are available for the Marketing and Audience Department. These internships are created for college Juniors and Seniors in the areas of Marketing, Photography, Editorial or Public Relations. If you want to apply for the position, please send a resume, a cover letter, your current GPA, and three writing samples to publicrelations@slam.org.