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Saint Louis Art Museum

1 Fine Arts Dr, Forest Park, Saint Louis, MO
314 721 0072
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Ranked #16 of 127 attractions in Saint Louis
Owner description: Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class collection of art works and artifacts in one of the most... more » Owner description: Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class collection of art works and artifacts in one of the most impressive buildings in the city. The Museum is currently undergoing a major expansion project, with the new East Building slated to open mid-2013. Admission to the Museum is free every day, and admission to special exhibitions is free on Fridays. « less
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Quite a stunning building with a really wide range of exhibits. All were well displayed with easy to read information. There are three levels, all worth visiting. The American Art is on the top floor. Quite an eclectic collection, just enough on each genre to whet your appetite and stimulate, but nothing had too much to become tedious. The Grand... More

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chicago
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

How can you pan an art museum with all the greats and NO ADMISSION CHARGE. On the plus side, it has some treasures. it is free, it is in the park. Less positive, The arrangement of galleries seemed random even chaotic. A Picasso here and then three galleries later--there. It might have been better with a audio guide or a... More

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Zanesville, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I am here for a work conference and don't get out until about 5 each evening. This place is open until 9, so it is one of the few places to visit that doesn't close early. We were originally driving around the see the zoo (it was closed), but we decided to stop and check out the museum. I've never... More

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St. Louis, MO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I'll be frank. I don't know much about art. I enjoy looking at it and admiring it, but I am the last person to tell you anything about the quality of the exhibits in the St. Louis Art Museum. We've lived here in St. Louis 7 years and this was my first trip to SLAM. I wanted to take my... More

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St. Louis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Saint Louis has many free and low-cost attractions, but the art museum should definitely be on your list. Their Max Beckmann collection is astonishing; and the Egyptian artifacts will thrill you. Everywhere you turn you'll find hidden treasures from cultures around the world. Tip: Plan your visit so you can get in on a free, docent-led tour of the collection.... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Love the impressionist (especially Max Beckmann) collection- best gift shop in town- my number one go to place for birthday gifts!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We were going to skip out this one on our trip to Saint Louis as my other half is not much of a culture-seeker. But a change in some plans left us with an afternoon free, and so we wondered around Forest Park and eventually into this art museum. It's free, so we knew it wouldn't be a waste of... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I didn't really high expectations for this museum. Even their own website didn't really sell it for me, but I was pleasantly surprised at the variety and extent of their collection. I like the way the exhibits are mixed from gallery to gallery. It prevents viewing fatigue and keeps you interested. We also took a wlak around the pretty lake... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Great museum with something for everyone's taste! Exhibits from the Pharaohs to contemporary art. Situated on a bluff overlooking the beautiful Forrest Park. You don't want to miss this top flight destination that is open to the public for free! A great place to spend an hour or a day!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Let me start with the fact that this is one of the many FREE things to do in St. Louis! This is a great museum. It's located in the wonderful Forest Park, which is a huge park filled with much 'green space' and many outdoor things to do. The St. Louis Zoo is located in this 'park' as well. This... More

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