Kid-friendly museums in and around St. Louis
Which museums are best for kids?
The Capital District area has great kid-friendly museums, both those designed specifically for kids and those that are family-friendly. Museums are GREAT places to expand horizons, inspire, ignite curiosity, dazzle the senses, and spend a few hours taking it all in. Some are hands-on, some have delicious restaurants, most have gift shops, and ALL are excited for you and your family to pay them a visit! Check out our Big List of area museums below.
If there is an attraction that we have missed in our list below, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Additional Resources:
Tips For Visiting A Not-Necessarily-For-Kids Museum
7 Tips For Visiting Art Museums With Kids
Saint Louis Science Center
We specialize in making science fun!Investigate and explore over 700 interactive exhibits and take in a film on one of the world’s largest domed screens in our OMNIMAX® Theater. Come, play and exercise your brain! General admission is always free.

