Missouri History Museum

The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit closes April 30 and will reopen spring 2024

150 years of soccer history proves St. Louis is the true soccer capital in the U.S.

The newly formed Chinese American Collecting Initiative highlights the long- lost stories of Chinese American immigrants living in St. Louis from the mid-19th century onward.

Hugh Ferriss was a highly regarded architectural illustrator from St. Louis. His distinct moody nighttime illustrations of skyscrapers and suspension bridges inspired the backdrops of many fictional worlds like Gotham City, Metropolis and Emerald City.

Handwritten letters are some of the most treasured artifacts held at the Missouri History Museum. On April 19, head archivist Dennis Northcott will share some of his favorites.

Historian Katie Moon describes notable women who shaped St. Louis history.

An expert from the Missouri History Museum details how to research your home’s history.

Andrew Wanko of the Missouri History Museum previews the “St. Louis Sound” exhibit, which looks at how the city shaped popular music in America, from Scott Joplin to Nelly.

On Tuesday, the Missouri History Museum and Opera Theatre of St. Louis presented “I Dream a World: A Celebration of Juneteenth” in commemoration of the day when people who’d been enslaved in Texas belatedly learned of their emancipation.

The Missouri Historical Society has a major project underway to document and preserve aspects of LGBTQ history in St. Louis. To help prepare for a special exhibition on the LGBTQ community that will open in 2024, the Missouri History Museum is first presenting a virtual exhibit, which launches Thursday, to kick-start the effort.