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World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries

Museum · Central West End ·

World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries

Museum · Central West End ·
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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/
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Museum explores chess history with unique sets & Hall of Fame inductees

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

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Museum explores chess history with unique sets & Hall of Fame inductees

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

$

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World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries by Max Ahlborn (Used with Permission)
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