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When Saint Louis is mentioned, many may still talk about the World's Fair, the Olympics the city hosted. And once you've ever paid a visit there, you will find this city boasts many tourist spots and entertainment venues. At Saint Louis Travel, many related articles will assist you to know more about this city. Bookmark Us!

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Home to one of the most successful Baseball teams the St Louis Cardinals in the major league. This city was also instrumental in contributing to the westward expansion of the United States. St Louis is a city that has plenty to offer when it comes to night life, live theater, live music, outdoor recreation and museums.

Tip 1 - Gateway Arch Memorial is a national monument and is one of the tallest man made structures standing at 630 ft. The memorial attracts close to 4 million visitors each year. One can visit the top by taking a tram ride.

Tip 2 - At almost 1400 acres this park is home to many museums, a theater, and science center in addition to biking, jogging and skating path with rinks and lakes to boot. Visit the Forest Park to experience all these and more with your family.

Tip 3 - There is a Anheuser - Busch Brewery tour that happens in St Louis. People over the age of 21 are allowed to sample products and choose from a variety of brews - seasonal brands and much more. One can actually see the brewing process right from mashing to finishing and packaging.

Tip 4 - Live event and concert lovers can also visit the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra in that has a lot of famous music groups and solo artists perform each year. You also have film screenings and orchestras happening.

Tip 5 - If you wish to support the local artists in St Louis then visit the St Louis Artists' Guild and Galleries that has a collection of all the St Louis and west coast artists. It has several classes, programs and exhibits that fosters and encourages the love for art.
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Missouri History Museum

The location of Missouri History Museum is in St Louis, Missouri in Forest Park. Since then, the museum has been operated by the Missouri Historical Society. It was founded in the year 1866. The current location of the Missouri History Park is the Jefferson Memorial Building. It was built in 1913 and gets profit from the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

Missouri history museum details

http://www.mohistory.org/home/

Missouri history museum info

http://www.mohistory.org/education-and-events/events

The main galleries of the museum are free for public entries. This is due to the subsidy by the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District. Some galleries require tickets for entry. The collection of the museum is very rich and overflowing. These displays are very informative and give immense knowledge to the visitors.

Saint Louis travel is incomplete without a visit to Missouri History Museum. Films, books and theatre plays are out up to make understanding better. There is a huge collection of books that makes learning very easy. The collection on display includes national curios as well as the local artifacts of St Louis. There are colonial and native curios on display also.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition artifacts, many curios connected to Charles Lindbergh and the "spirits of St Louis"…all are available on display. Artifacts from the Lewis and Clark Expedition are on display in the permanent collection. This is important because the expedition started in St Louis itself. Items that are based on Fox Theater's restoration are also on display.

Travel Saint Louis and visit the Missouri History museum, this will give you immense knowledge on every topic regarding Saint Louis. This is place where you can enrich your knowledge about the city you are visiting and its rich art and cultural heritage. This museum will let you peak into the world of by gone era of St Louis.

Further reading on Missouri History Museum

http://www.explorestlouis.com/myStl/memberDetails.asp?mID=147

Missouri History Museum in wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_History_Museum

Missouri History Museum Address
701 North 15th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

Contact:
Tel:(314) 231-2489
Email: museumshop@citymuseum.org

Missouri History Museum Hours:
Winter:
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Summer:
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Ticket Information for the Missouri History Museum:
General Admission: $12.00
After 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday: $10.00

Website: http://www.citymuseum.org

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