Learn more about the Louisiana Purchase that essentially doubled the size of the nation, the 1904 World’s Fair, Charles Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic flight, and the Civil Rights Movement in St. In a stately building constructed with the proceeds from the 1904 World’s Fair, the Missouri History Museum shares the history of St. Pro Tip: If you love art museums, but regularly travel with someone who is less enthusiastic about them, check out these tips. Louis is filled with impressive works from American and European artists from the 19th to 21st centuries. One of the oldest teaching museums in the country, this free attraction in St. Mildred Lane Kemper Art MuseumĮnjoy more amazing art in the Gateway City by venturing to the Kemper Art Museum on the Washington University campus.

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Admission to the museum’s main collection is always free, and visitors can enjoy free admission to special exhibits on Fridays. Perched on a green hill overlooking the grand basin in Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum contains more than 34,000 works of art from a wide range of cultures spanning 5,000 years of human history. Saint Louis Art Museumīehind a statue of the city’s patron saint, mounted on his horse with his sword raised toward the heavens, the city’s most prominent art museum is located in what was the Palace of Fine Arts during the 1904 World’s Fair. Note: Some of my experiences were hosted by Explore St. From impressive museums to historic sites - including a UNESCO World Heritage site - stretch your travel budget to the max by checking out these fantastic free things to do in St. Louis is only second to the nation’s capital in offering the same. offers the most free things to do in the United States. Home to the Smithsonian Institute and towering monuments, Washington, D.C. After paying for airfare and accommodations, admission to attractions can quickly become another large expense when traveling the world.

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