Let me start out by saying that I can't even describe it. My son, Nate, just told us "When you get to St. Louis.... take the boys to City Museum.... everyone will have fun" We sure did!
This is an old shoe factory that artists have used their creativity and made a museum. I believe it was opened as an attraction in 1997.
That is a full size school bus hanging over the corner of the building. There is a Ferris Wheel on top too. Look closely you can see the people climbing through the re-bar cage to make it to the airplane that is soaring above the play area.
You never know where someone will appear.
This huge floor is a colorful mosaic.
When Papa was following Eli through this maze, at one part you are upside down and all his money started dropping out of his pockets. Luckily I was standing on the stairs below where he was climbing and recovered most of it.
This metal masterpiece dumps water every few minutes.
This staircase is built from factory assembly rollers and artfully painted.
Following are just a few of the collections you can view.
Most of the adventure is built around salvaged architectural pieces from demolished buildings.
How often can you go see shoelaces being made.
After we went to a Cardinals baseball game, they went back to museum for hide-n-seek in the dark.
They liked the 10 story spiral slide that was originally used to move shoes.
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This is the largest pencil I have seen. I couldn't even get a picture of the whole thing.
New adventures have been popping up all summer for our family.
The City Museum in St Louis Missouri is a very unique experience and highly recommended from our family.
I know we will never forget this trip.
Hope you are having a fun summer too!
That museum is a must for kids of all ages and adults too. You were just 70 miles from me. I wish you had come a calling. Richard at My Old Historic House.
ReplyDeleteIt was great fun climbing around and looking at everything!! Words and even pictures can't do it justice.....so much fun and definitely one location the kids will never forget!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like there was plenty of fun for kids and adults alike. Thanks for sharing part of your great trip. Lots of collections, but you know the blue dishes would have my full attention. Hope to see more posts from you now that your trip is over.
ReplyDeletewow that looks like a fabulous spot to visit. I love how quirky everything is and how entertaining. I could spend days there I think.. Thanks for sharing and for popping in! xo marlis
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