FAMILY ATTRACTIONS / EXPLORATION
American Queen Steamboat Company
Information & Reservations
800-697-2457
http://www.1cruise.com/deltaqueen
Explore Mark Twain’s riverside America and discover the cities and historic river ports of the Heartland in a genuine paddlewheeler.
The Butterfly House
15193 Olive Boulevard
Chesterfield 636-530-0076
www.butterflyhouse.org
Nestled in Faust Park and named for Sophia M. Sachs, this delightful house offers butterfly exhibits and educational programs.
Center for American Archeology
Route 100 at Route 108
Kampsville, IL 618-653-4316
www.caa-archeology.org
Often referred to as the “Nile of America,” this historic region provides educational outreach and invites the public to visit the Koster site.
City Museum
701 N. 15th Street
St. Louis 314-231-CITY
www.citymuseum.org
Enchantment, intrigue, and discovery are all waiting at this premier venue brimming over with permanent and traveling exhibits.
Earthways Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
4651 Shaw Blvd.
Louis 314-577-0220
www.earthwayscenter.org/
Environmental education is the focus of this “home” that offers interactive experiences and community programs.
Faust Park Historic Attractions
15185 Olive Boulevard
Chesterfield 636-532-7298
www.stlouisco.com/parks
Preserving the area’s history and architecture, Faust Village features 10 structures from log to brick.
Gateway Riverboat Cruises
Gateway Arch Riverfront
800-878-7411
www.gatewayarchriverboats.com
Take a spectacular Mississippi River cruise aboard the Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher, replicas of 19th-century steamboats.
James S. McDonnel Planetarium & the Discovery Room
St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis 314-289-4400
www.slsc.org
Appealing to opposite ends of the age spectrum, the Discovery Room caters to children from 3 to 8 years of age while planetarium programs are suited to older children and adults.
The Jewel Box at Forest Park
Wells & McKinley Drives
St. Louis 314-531-0080
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/Jewel-Box.cfm
Following a $3.5 million renovation, the Jewel Box once again shines as an enchanting venue nestled in Forest Park.
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center
Bishops Landing
St. Charles 636-947-3199
www.lewisandclark.net
Serving as the Discover Expedition’s permanent home, this educational facility features a number of historical exhibits.
The Magic House
516 S. Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood 314-822-8900
www.magichouse.org
Hands-on activities and interactive exhibits capture the attention of children and offer educational entertainment.
Meramec Caverns
1135 Highway W
Stanton 573-468-3166
www.americascave.com
Take a guided tour along a well-lit corridor and see the complex of rare and unique mineral formations.
Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis
4746 Gravois
St Louis 314-832-7790
www.miniaturemuseum.org
Visitors of all ages will enjoy seeing this outstanding collection of miniatures that include architectural jewels.
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Boulevard
St. Louis 800-642-8842
Events Line 314-577-9400
www.mobot.org
Families will enjoy visiting this serene and entertaining center as they stroll through the grounds and enjoy exciting events.
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Road
St. Louis 314-301-1500
www.mdc.mo.gov
Hike three miles of paved trails through a majestic forest clad with wildflowers, towering trees, and tangled vines.
St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis 800-456-SLSC
Event Line 314/289-4444
www.slsc.org
Exciting events combine with more than 700 exhibits and major attractions like OMNIMAX Theater.
St. Louis Toy Museum
634 South Broadway
St. Louis 314-421-4689
www.eugenefieldhouse.org
Set in the historic Eugene Field House, the museum offers free admission to St. Louis school groups.
Shaw Nature Preserve & Dana Brown Overnight Education Center
Old Gray Summit Road
Gray Summit 636-451-3512
www.shawnature.org
Part of the Missouri Botanical Garden, the preserve encompasses 2,500 acres of Ozark landscape and plant collections.
STAGES Performing Arts Academy
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Chesterfield 314-821-2407
http://www.stagesstlouis.org/Performing-Arts-Academy
Students of all ages and skill levels enjoy a musical theatre curriculum of dance, voice, drama and theory.
Symphony Education Programs
Performance Locations Vary
St. Louis 314-286-4434
www.slso.org
Kinder Konzerts, Young People’s Concerts, Young Adult’s Concerts, and Friday Classix are designed to reach a wide range of age groups.
The Endangered Wolf Center
6750 Tyson Valley Road
Eureka 636-938-5900
www.endangeredwolfcenter.org
Just 20 miles from St. Louis is one of the nation’s premier wolf conservation, education, and research centers.
The World Aquarium
810 Lumiere Place Blvd
St. Louis 314-647-6011
https://www.childrensaquarium.org
Learn more about aquatic life and environments as well as the conservation of water at this City Museum attraction.
World Bird Sanctuary
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road
Valley Park 636-861-3225
Education 636-225-4390
www.worldbirdsanctuary.org
To secure the future of threatened bird species in their natural environments, the center offers education programs, field studies, and rehabilitation.
