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🎨 Museums for Kids in Creve Coeur, MO

8 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Creve Coeur

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Saint Louis Art Museum art museum in St. Louis, MO🎨 Museum
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4.8(8,892)Free7 mi away

The Saint Louis Art Museum offers a perfect introduction to world-class art for children of all ages,and it's completely free! Located in beautiful Forest Park, this impressive museum features special family programs, interactive galleries, and a diverse collection that spans ancient Egyptian artifacts to modern masterpieces, keeping kids engaged and curious.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum tourist attraction in Kirkwood, MO🎨 Museum
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4.7(7,348)$$6 mi · Kirkwood

The Magic House is one of the Midwest's premier children's museums, offering three floors of interactive exhibits designed to spark curiosity and creativity. With everything from a miniature village where kids can role-play adult jobs to science experiments and art studios, this award-winning museum provides hours of hands-on learning disguised as pure fun.

🕑 3-4 hours for a thorough visit, though families with young children who take breaks often stay 2-3 hours
Missouri History Museum history museum in St. Louis, MO🎨 Museum
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4.7(4,651)Free7 mi away

The Missouri History Museum offers an engaging, FREE journey through St. Louis history with hands-on exhibits that bring the past to life for children. Located in beautiful Forest Park, this highly-rated museum features interactive displays including the chance to explore a replica 1904 World's Fair pavilion, climb aboard historical vehicles, and discover how St. Louis shaped American history through kid-friendly storytelling.

🕑 2-3 hours
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site state park in St. Charles, MO🎨 Museum
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Step back in time at Missouri's original capitol building where history comes alive through engaging costumed interpreters and interactive exhibits. Kids can experience what life was like for Missouri's early legislators and frontier families, touching artifacts, trying on period clothing, and exploring the beautifully restored 1820s-era building in the heart of historic St. Charles.

🕑 1-2 hours
Saint Louis Science Center planetarium in St. Louis, MO🔬 Science Center
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4.6(11,673)Free8 mi away

The Saint Louis Science Center offers an incredible FREE admission experience that combines hands-on STEM learning with spectacular exhibits including a planetarium and dinosaur displays. With over 700 interactive exhibits spread across multiple buildings, kids can explore everything from space science to biomechanics while parents appreciate the educational value without breaking the bank.

🕑 3-5 hours (plan for 3 hours minimum to see main exhibits, or 5+ hours if including planetarium shows and thoroughly exploring all areas)
Hawken House museum in Webster Groves, MO🎨 Museum
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4.7(53)$7 mi · Webster Groves

Hawken House offers a charming step back in time for families eager to explore Webster Groves' local heritage. This historic home museum brings history to life through hands-on educational programs and family-friendly special events that make learning about the past engaging for young visitors.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Heritage Museum museum in St. Charles, MO🎨 Museum
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4.6(123)$9 mi · St. Charles

The Heritage Museum offers families a hands-on journey through St. Charles County's fascinating past with interactive displays that bring history to life. Kids can explore vintage photographs, touch artifacts, and participate in engaging educational programs that make learning about local history fun and memorable. With rotating exhibits, there's always something new to discover on return visits.

🕑 1-1.5 hours
🎨 Museum
4.8(13)Free7 mi · Richmond Heights

Gallery 210 at UMSL offers families a wonderful introduction to contemporary art without the pressure of expensive admission fees. This university gallery features rotating exhibitions that expose children to diverse artistic styles and mediums, while educational programming helps make modern art accessible and engaging for young minds.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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