Join us on Wednesdays and Fridays every week in June and July for summer fun. Enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts on Wednesdays, and then visit us again on Fridays for Storytelling in the Museum and Cuentos en el Museo programs at 10:30am, followed by crafts. The Summer Family Fun Series is great for children ages 2–12!
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PROGRAMMING
Caribbean & Latin American STL
Wednesday, June 4 | 10am–1pm
Join us to celebrate our Caribbean and Latin American communities here in St. Louis. Explore many of these cultures through dance, language, and perhaps surprising connections to our city’s history. In partnership with Puerto Rican Society Inc., Caribbean Association of St. Louis, and other community members, we will enjoy music, trilingual storytime, Caribbean fruit tasting, crafts, and more.
Storytelling + Drop-In Craft: Soul Food Summer
Friday, June 6 | 10:30am–12:00pm |
LOCATION: West Courtyard (weather permitting)
Mmmm yum! June is National Soul Food Month, so let’s kick it off with some savory stories. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided by DEAF Inc.
Transportation: Things That Go!
Wednesday, June 11 | 10am–1pm
Learn about the different ways that Missouri has paved the way in transportation history, from riverboats to trolleys to the Spirit of St. Louis plane. Visit the "Eads Bridge at 150" exhibit and take the bridge-building challenge, decorate your own vehicle, play in the monster truck sensory bin (did you know the first monster truck was made in Missouri?) and enjoy a “Touch-A-Truck” event at the Imo Family Plaza.
Storytelling + Drop-In Craft: Caribbean American Heritage Month | Friday, June 13 | 10:30am–12:00pm
LOCATION: West Courtyard (weather permitting)
Commemorate and celebrate Caribbean culture and heritage with stories about historic Caribbean Americans.
Black Freedom Celebration
Wednesday, June 18 | 10am–1pm
You probably know that Juneteenth is in June, but did you know that June is also National Black Music Appreciation Month (since 1979) and National Soul Food Month? Come celebrate this festive month of culture, history, and joy with a special large-scale interactive Step into the Story program, soul food sensory activity, dance party, and more.
Storytelling + Drop-In Craft: Juneteenth
Friday, June 20 | 10:30am–12:00pm
LOCATION: West Courtyard (weather permitting)
10th History Clubhouse Birthday
Wednesday, June 25 | 10am–1pm
The History Clubhouse is turning 10 years old, and we want to celebrate with all of you! Take photos with our exhibit mascot Glory the Gargoyle, take a scavenger hunt of the History Clubhouse, get your face painted, leave your Clubhouse memories, and decorate birthday crowns.
Storytelling + Drop-In Craft: Cuentos en el Museo: Mes de Orgullo LGBTQ / LGBTQ Pride Month
Friday, June 27 | 10:30am–12:00pm
LOCATION: West Courtyard (weather permitting)
¡Celebremos el cierre de exhibición Gateway to Pride (6 de Julio) y Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ con estas historias sobre familias, activistas y celebridades queer!
Celebrate the closing of the Gateway to Pride exhibit (July 6) and LGBTQ Pride Month with these stories about queer families, activists, and celebrities!
South Asian STL
Wednesday, July 9 | 10am–1pm
South Asians are a growing community within St. Louis, and we invite everyone to join us as we learn more about the diverse cultural expressions of this community. Families are invited to join us for traditional dance performances, a multilingual Desi-themed sotrytime, mandala making and more. Make sure to also explore two special artifacts related to Indian American community in our newest permanent exhibit, "Collected."
Storytelling + Drop-In Craft
Friday, July 11 10:30am–12:00pm
LOCATION: West Courtyard (weather permitting)
Phew! It’s hot! Let’s read summer stories outside to bask in the summer sun!
Growing Up in St. Louis
Wednesday, July 16 | 10am–1pm
Through play and stories, explore what it’s been like to grow up in our city! Try your hand at nostalgic games and vintage toys, try out old-timey chores and school experiences, and visit the Life of Kids’ Clothes rotating gallery in "Collected." Don’t miss out on our large-scale interactive Step into the Story for a fun-filled intergenerational experience.
ASL interpretation is available for programs with two weeks' advance notice. Please email
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