City Museum

Museum · Downtown West

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Part sculpture park, part playground, all St. Louis—this repurposed shoe factory overflows with slides, tunnels, and rooftop rides. Praised by The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, it’s the city’s most talked‑about, hands‑on art adventure.

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750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 Get directions

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