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🎨 Museums for Kids in Webster Groves, MO

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

Activities & Venues in Webster Groves

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Saint Louis Art Museum art museum in St. Louis, MO🎨 Museum
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4.8(8,892)Free5 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
City Museum museum in St. Louis, MO🎨 Museum
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4.7(22,421)$$9 mi away

City Museum is unlike any museum you've ever visited,it's a fantastical wonderland where kids can climb through a real airplane suspended in the air, slide down multi-story slides, and explore caves and tunnels made from repurposed architectural salvage. This is an active, hands-on adventure space where children are encouraged to touch, climb, and explore everything, making it one of the most unique family attractions in the country.

🕑 4-6 hours (plan for a full day if possible)
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum tourist attraction in Kirkwood, MO🎨 Museum
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4.7(7,348)$$3 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)Free5 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
Citygarden Sculpture Park city park in St. Louis, MO🌳 Park
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4.7(3,069)Free9 mi away

Citygarden Sculpture Park offers the perfect blend of art, play, and green space right in downtown St. Louis. Kids can splash in the interactive fountains, explore 24 fascinating modern sculptures they can actually touch and climb on, and run freely through beautifully landscaped gardens,all completely free of charge.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours
Saint Louis Science Center planetarium in St. Louis, MO🔬 Science Center
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4.6(11,673)Free5 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)$

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
🎨 Museum
4.8(13)Free9 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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