Uncover the stories of the Museum’s collection on Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities. This week highlights the STL Summer Adventure reading program and features the Currents 125: Blas Isasi exhibition. Enjoy the exhibition featuring artworks created by a contemporary Peruvian artist, special performances, art activities, story time, and more!
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Member Family Day events are available exclusively to Family-level Members and above. Join today! Cool off in the galleries with art from around the world and activities designed to spark creativity and connection for the whole family. This celebration runs alongside Family Sunday—Around the World. As a Family-level Member, you will receive an exclusive gallery … Continued
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1 event,Join us this summer for Summer Artful Adventures—Foundations, a lively youth program designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Inspired by the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan, each 75-minute session invites young learners to explore Roman art through a guided gallery tour and hands-on art making. Participants will explore … Continued
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1 event,Join us this summer for Summer Artful Adventures—Foundations, a lively youth program designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Inspired by the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan, each 75-minute session invites young learners to explore Roman art through a guided gallery tour and hands-on art making. Participants will explore … Continued
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2 events,Join us this summer for Summer Artful Adventures—Foundations, a lively youth program designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Inspired by the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan, each 75-minute session invites young learners to explore Roman art through a guided gallery tour and hands-on art making. Participants will explore … Continued
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Everyone Can Create: An All-Abilities Art Studio is a welcoming summer space where visitors of all abilities can explore art making at their own pace. Inspired by the Museum’s collection, the studio offers inclusive activities designed to support a range of learning styles and sensory needs. Visitors are invited to create together in an environment … Continued
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Free Fridays—Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan
Experience the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan for free! On Fridays, the Museum is open late and the last entry to the exhibition is at 8 pm. Although the exhibition is free on Friday, tickets are required.
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Join us this summer for Summer Artful Adventures—Foundations, a lively youth program designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Inspired by the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan, each 75-minute session invites young learners to explore Roman art through a guided gallery tour and hands-on art making. Participants will explore … Continued
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Introduce your youngest movers to the joy of dance, art, and creative play in this program for toddlers led by museum educator and dancer Darwin Michener-Rutledge. A contemporary dancer and baby dance instructor, Darwin brings a playful, welcoming approach that encourages children and caregivers to explore movement together. Spend 30 minutes grooving, stretching, and discovering … Continued
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Walk through Picturing Independence and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, the history of American art, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and … Continued
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1 event,In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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Sunday House Club is a pop-up, daytime dance party hosted by PulxeSTL. It blends electronic music with an all-ages environment designed to make movement, wellness, and connection accessible to everyone. Coffee and other beverages will be available for sale during the event.
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Free Fridays—Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan
Experience the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan for free! On Fridays, the Museum is open late and the last entry to the exhibition is at 8 pm. Although the exhibition is free on Friday, tickets are required.
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Walk through Visions of Antiquity and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, ancient Greek and Roman art, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you … Continued
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In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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Gain new perspectives on Andy Goldsworthy’s Stone Sea as you walk through this large-scale outdoor sculpture. The space will be open for visitors to view on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets required. The viewing is weather dependent. If the Museum cancels the viewing, the website will be updated.
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1 event,In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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Summer Corporate Partnership Day Register All member-company employees and their families are invited to a fun-filled day! Drop in anytime to enjoy free admission to Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan, family art activities, complimentary beverages at the Museum Cafe, and discounts at the Museum Shops and on SLAM memberships! Admission is … Continued Join us for a Family Sunday celebrating Max Beckmann, whose work is represented by more than two dozen paintings, drawings, and prints in SLAM's collection. Inspired by his paintings Acrobats and Acrobat on the Trapeze, we'll explore movement, creativity, and the spectacle of the circus through art making and family activities.
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1 event,Young Friends events are available exclusively to Family & Friends–level Members and above. Join today. Put on your dancing shoes for a celebration of movement in art! Grigg Gallery will be transformed into a dance hall with the help of our friends at River City Swing Out, complete with live music from Showboat Jazz Collective. … Continued |
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Free Fridays—Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan
Experience the exhibition Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan for free! On Fridays, the Museum is open late and the last entry to the exhibition is at 8 pm. Although the exhibition is free on Friday, tickets are required.
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Walk through Visions of Antiquity and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, ancient Greek and Roman art, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you … Continued
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In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled. Bring your dog to SLAM’s Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden for the ulti-MUTT evening of fun! Dog Days of Summer will offer a range of activities fit for human and dog alike. Scroll down for a schedule of events.
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1 event,In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour through highlights from the SLAM’s American collection and artworks from the exhibition Picturing Independence. The ticket also includes the tour, parking, and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in advance; walk-ins are not accepted. |
5 events,Walk through Visions of Antiquity and Picturing Independence and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in galleries for both exhibitions from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and … Continued
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SLAM’s Open Studio encourages visitors to engage in artistic exploration and inspiration. Using a wide range of materials and supplies, visitors of all ages are welcome to consider new modes of artistic expression and develop their sense of creative technique.
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In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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1 event,In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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1 event,Uncover the stories of the Museum’s collection on Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities. This week highlights traditional Latin American textiles. Enjoy special performances and create an artwork to take home in the Create Lab. Fashion is a living expression of culture—preserving traditions, communicating identity, and celebrating community. In partnership with … Continued
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5 events,Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for … Continued
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Walk through Visions of Antiquity and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition galleries from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks, ancient Greek and Roman art, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you … Continued
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In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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2 events,Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for … Continued
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In this unique gallery experience, two Museum educators go head-to-head over the same artwork. One will champion a work of art, sharing why it captivates, moves, or inspires them, while the other will pull no punches in critiquing what they find flawed, frustrating, or even infuriating. Join this collaborative tour and reflect on how taste, … Continued
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8 events,Bring your little ones for a fun-filled morning designed just for babies! Enjoy art, movement, and art-making activities for babies and their caregivers. Each Baby and Me event features different drop-in ten-minute micro tours designed with your baby in mind, including hands-on materials for art exploration in the gallery. Tours begin in Sculpture Hall and … Continued
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Join Metro Theater Company in a short, 15-minute interactive pop-up theater performance that brings artworks in the collection to life in unexpected ways. Performances will repeat every 30 minutes with performances starting at 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 12 pm, and 12:30 pm. This will be a baby-friendly performance highlighting Fourth of … Continued
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Walk through the galleries and speak with Museum educators about the new rotation of African Textiles. Educators will be stationed in Morton D. May and Louis D. Beaumont Gallery 117 from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the sophisticated knotting, weaving, and plaiting techniques of these garments or … Continued
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1 event,Join this guided tour to reflect on the many reasons why artworks appear without titles in an art museum. Whether artistic choice or an unknown reason, visitors will learn more about untitled artworks from the Museum’s collection and will reflect on what we gain or lose without descriptive titles. Tours begin at the welcome desk … Continued
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