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Saint Louis Art Museum

Saint Louis Art Museum

Saint Louis Art Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Dedicated to Art and Free to All. Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class and varied collection of original works of art and artifacts, spanning five millennia and six continents, in one of the most impressive buildings in the city. Admission to the Museum is free every day, and admission to special exhibitions is free on Fridays.
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  • David M
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fine art in a beautiful setting
    A beautiful museum in gorgeous Forest Park. We enjoyed a tasty lunch in the museum cafe, looking out at a steady parade of wedding parties coming to be photographed in the attractive setting. The museum collection is wide-ranging and substantial, well worth a half day to survey. We didn’t venture into the current temporary exhibition of art inspired by hip-hop.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 October 2023
  • abroadwithashley
    Minneapolis, Minnesota1,722 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Exhibits!
    We had just over an hour to try and see some of their big ticket items, but I immediately got sidetracked. They had an incredibly interesting temporary exhibit titled Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art 1940s-1970s. It closed in September, but their current exhibit The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century looks equally compelling. Many of the artists featured in the exhibit attended or taught at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They drew inspiration from the forms, colors, and techniques of Indigenous historical works of art, while also studying and responding to 20th century art movements. The collection was incredibly curated.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 October 2023
  • Sara G.
    Saint Louis, Missouri892 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Underrated Art Museum
    I've probably reviewed St. Louis art Museum 10 times. Consistent themes include we have a very underrated art museum. Some of the best exhibits in the world come to our art museum. The pictures I'm uploading on this review is of Art in Bloom. It comes in March every year for about 2 to 3 days. Florist create flower arrangements depicting an artwork. It's amazing. It gets better and better every year.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 6 March 2024
  • brewColumbus_Georgia
    Columbus, Georgia1,424 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    WOW
    First and foremost it’s free to enter! It is truly a beautiful compound. The exhibits are amazing. I really enjoyed the Native American Art exhibit and the sculpture garden- just plan for 3-4 or more hours to look and read and enjoy.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 May 2024
  • EastCoastCanada
    253 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyed my time in this lovely museum!
    This free art museum is quite large and in a beautiful setting at the top of a hill overlooking fountains in the park. I enjoyed browsing the collection. There is a huge Monet painting which surprised me and caught my attention. Although a map is provided on entry I had some trouble navigating and asked the very friendly and helpful staff for directions from time to time. I used public transportation to get here and the bus stop is right out front. Really enjoyed my time here- a lovely museum!
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 26 August 2024
  • MichiganMelissa04
    Plymouth, Michigan848 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful art museum - especially the American paintings
    A wonderful Art museum. We especially enjoyed the American paintings which really gave a feel for our country of ages past. We also enjoyed the Impressionist paintings. By the main gift shop there is a small Student Gallery which notable, too. There are clearly some talented youth in the area. The St Louis statue out front is very regal. The main building itself of the Art Museum is the only structure surviving from the 1904 St Louis World's Fair, if I understand correctly.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 September 2024
  • NemoTraveler
    Aarhus, Denmark906 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    STL Art Museum
    The Art Museum is situated in the Forest Park area, which is a short drive from downtown St. Louis. Free parking may be available around the museum, but we visited on a busy day and chose to use the parking garage at the museum which is USD 15. Admission to the museum is free. It is a large museum with extensive collections. We chose to concentrate on some of the European works with artist such as van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Picasso. We especially enjoyed one of Monet’s Water Lilies paintings.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 September 2024
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zombienic
Minnesota2,015 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Couples
This is another wonderful museum in the city of St Louis that is free. There is one exhibit that you have to pay for but the amount of things you can do for free took us many hours. Also, the paid exhibit is free on Fridays! We missed out though and went on a Sunday. The amount of information for each piece was really nice to see. The building itself is a work of art. There was a cafe that has some healthy choices for food. We weren't really hungry but we did get some homemade chips (and soda) which were good. There is also a large variety of different types of art so even if you go with your whole family or group of friends, there is sure to be something that everyone likes! There are also many trails along the water and a nice large statue outside. Parking was super easy and free right across the street.
Written 31 March 2022
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andywE7737LW
Virginia Beach, VA44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
A brilliant collection of art curated to represent most of the significant historical periods and world cultures on every continent, Over the years many shows focused on specific genres and artists have been presented. The Impressionist room alone is worth the trip. There is a fantastic Art in Bloom Show the first week of March that showcases special floral arrangements made to emulate selected works. The main building, dating from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, is in the elegant Beau Arts style.Museum admission is free. Art lovers could easily spend an entire day here. If not, the world renowned St. Louis Zoo is within a short walk.
Written 13 February 2020
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LuvMex828
Sheboygan Falls, WI253 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
We had a limited amount of time to spend at this free museum, so we specifically went to the displays in the order of what we were interested in. Even though we were strategic, we still ended up spending a lot of time a the museum. Proper use of face masks is enforced.
Written 6 August 2021
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Coach B
Wilmington, DE115 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Wide selection in permanent galleries: pre-classical, Eastern, classical, western European, Romance, Impressionist, modern, post-modern ... Usually features a special exhibit on display: the Age of Rembrandt (Dutch masters) was just concluding.
Also has a nice restaurant and gift shop. No entrance fee and even free parking available.
Written 2 January 2020
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Roger M
Saint Louis, MO46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed being enrolled in a "for-credit" Art Course at the St. Louis Art Museum. In addition to viewing the collection after regular viewing hours I also had the opportunity to dine at the Art Museum's on-site restaurant. Classes were one night each week for several weeks. Most enjoyable indeed! Highly recommendede.
Written 5 January 2020
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Mike O
Roanoke, VA1,345 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
We enjoy the Art Museum whenever we are visiting from out of town. We were really impressed by the breadth and depth of the exhibits. One exhibit that caught our attention was the furniture located along several halls in the lower level; pieces were included from Green and Green, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Gustav Stickley. The accompanying narrative addressed the evolving designs of this furniture as it related to the Arts and Crafts movement. A quick stop in the cafe is always in order.
Written 19 June 2021
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AngelaMarie
Mars Hill, NC282 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • Solo
I enjoyed this extensive and impressive collection of works. There are pieces here that I did not know were in this museum. Lighting is good and the building is nicely laid out.

The only thing that kind of ruined it for me was I was in a cavernous room with my mask partially down. One of the staff barked at me to put my mask back on properly. Up until she walked into the room, I was the only one in there. I was the only person in almost all the rooms. And I was just standing there breathing. Thereafter I felt like someone was watching over my shoulder and it just made it kind of unpleasant.

I feel like if things are that bad where you need a mask while alone in a giant well-ventilated room, maybe the place shouldn’t be open?

All the other staff were nice and the museum itself is great.
Written 1 October 2021
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gandersonsc
Rock Hill, SC206 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Plan a day. There is lots to see here ranging from artifacts from Ancient Egypt up to modern art from the 1980's. Lots of seats to sit and ponder the pictures. Nice café and plentiful gift shop. Sandwiches and drinks were good. There is also a fine dining restaurant but we did not eat there. There is plenty of free parking in a nearby lot or if you want a paid parking deck.
Written 26 May 2022
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,927 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
It's an excellent regional museum. We visited it back in 2007 while it was in renovation and only parts of their collection could be seen. Now everything is finished and the collection is on display in full.
The old masters include Titian, El Greco, Vasary (not my favorite but rather a rarity), Hals, ter Borch and a bunch of other Dutch painters. Good collection of 19th and 20th century art featuring Courbet, Modigliani, Lipchitz, Chagall, Magritte, Ernst, Sorolla, German expressionists (entire room of Max Beckmann), impressionists with two portraits by Anders Zorn. Terrific collection of pre-columbian art, Maya, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Aztec, Inka, Nasca, and an amazing stand of Mississippian copper.
Written 5 April 2021
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Jason C
Littleton, New Hampshire174 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
This is definitely a sampling of "everything art." - From classic paintings, famous artists, and cultural art ranging from a variety of American Indian cultures to Egyptian to the various art revolutions, and even modern art, this museum has it all. Various furniture pieces and fully furnished rooms of historical times give the viewer a sense of what a room would look like during the period of time and location portrayed. It has so much, I could see visiting and focusing on particular aspects and needing to come back multiple times to appreciate all that they have to offer.
Written 19 July 2021
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