City Museum - (314) 231-2489

This place is AMAZING! It's not what you expect out of a museum at all. The roof top is mouth dropping because of the school bus that hangs off the edge of the building so you are able to go all the way to the front of the bus and sit in the driver's seat and look out at St. Louis. And the slides...the slides...too many to count and too many to try to conquer if you are not wearing appropriate foot wear. That place makes every adult feel like they are a kid again because you climb through sky high works of art that you can't imagine to think of where they will take you.

The City Museum is absolutely incredible; I have travelled all over the U.S. and enjoyed many museums but I have to say this one is my favorite. From the amazing art which doubles as climbing, crawling, sliding, peering.....to the aquarium and the shoelace factory, the City Museum is truly individual. Exhibits range from old St Louis architectural details to a room where the children build towers from old plastic jugs and then crash into them with abandon. (They all LOVE this very low tech room.) There are tunnels overhead, caves to crawl in and through, 2 slides--a 5 story one and a 10 story one (I'll do the 10 story next time; the 5 story one was lots of fun). The shoelace factory gives an inexpensive souvenier to take home in colors of your choice--I'm sporting purple/yellow ones on my walking shoes. I loved the poster art. Food choices are limited and expensive but the HUGE local handpacked ice cream cone was worth the price. I am 63 and enjoyed every minute here, although I found I was exhausted after 5 hours. Everyone should try this museum at least once but do be prepared to walk a LOT, and expect a sensory overload. I'll be back next month to experience the Rooftop as well.

this place is one of a kind. it is an art gallery that you are encouraged to climb on. the cost may be high for food and admission, but how would you survive if it were you running the place? bring a cooler and tailgate... you can re-enter with your wrist band. The many tunnels (NOT TUNNEL TOWN) are a blast to explore. Oh did anyone mention the SEVEN STORY SPIRAL SLIDE? awsome!!! If you have an open mind you will come back to this treasure a few times and recommend it often. You can read the posts of previous reviewers on this site, but, don't believe a complaining word from a negative thoughtmaker. Great spot for blind/first date. Bring your kids ages 3 thru retirement home and see their face light up! If you are lucky you will meet the ambassador. His name is Charlie. He is a true gem of a human being.