World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries

Museum · Central West End

2

@postcardnews

In the Central West End, this nonprofit museum offers free admission to rotating exhibits that link chess with art, design, and culture—plus the world’s largest chess piece outside. Regularly covered by St. Louis Magazine for thoughtful programming.

https://worldchesshof.org/plan-your-visit/
Free Attractions in St. Louis (2025)
View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Brian Owens I Recording Artist (@brianowenssoul)

4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 Get directions

worldchesshof.org
@worldchesshof

2 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

The Gate

· St. Louis

Vegetarian global cuisine, cocktails, late-night bar

2 Postcards

Big Muddy Adventures

Tour operator · Midtown

Guided canoe & kayak trips on Mississippi & Missouri rivers

2 Postcards

CBGB

Bar · Tower Grove East

Cash only dive bar with live music, games & patios

1 Postcard

Union Loafers Café and Bread Bakery

Bakery · McRee Town

Bakery cafe serving breads, sandwiches & pizzas; a local favorite.

8 Postcards

O'Connell's Pub

Pub · The Hill

Burgers, roast beef sandwiches, fried mushrooms, onion rings

2 Postcards

Missouri Botanical Garden

Botanical garden · Shaw

Nation's oldest botanical garden, 79 acres, orchids, diverse gardens

3 Postcards

The Royale Food & Spirits

American restaurant · Tower Grove South

Casual American pub with unique cocktails & a dog-friendly patio

4 Postcards

Gooseberries

American restaurant · Marine Villa

Eclectic comfort food, vegan options, VHS movies, popcorn

2 Postcards

Vicia

New American restaurant · Central West End

Vegetable-forward cuisine highlighting seasonal, local ingredients.

12 Postcards

Pappy's Smokehouse

Barbecue restaurant · Midtown

Memphis-style ribs smoked 14 hours, tender & juicy

10 Postcards