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Baby and Me—World Breastfeeding Month Celebration
Join us for a celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, presented in collaboration with the St. Louis Breastfeeding Coalition. View a full schedule of events below.
Bessie Potter Vonnoh, American, 1872–1955; fabricated by Roman Bronze Works, New York, New York, active 1897–1980s; A Young Mother, 1896; bronze; 14 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Given in memory of Henry B. Pflager from his friends and wife, Katherine King Pflager, by exchange 134:1985
Baby and Me schedule
1–4 pm, Education Center
Enjoy the Education Center family lounge, featuring treats, space to relax, and an information fair.
1–4 pm, Sculpture Hall
Craft cardboard creations in Sculpture Hall with Simple Positive Play.
The Farrell Auditorium
1 pm Watch a screening of This History of the St. Louis Breastfeeding Coalition, a documentary by Angel DiSalvo.
1:30 pm Watch a screening of Milk, a documentary by Noemi Weis.
3:15 pm Listen to the St. Louis Breastfeeding Coalition Speaker Series.
Grigg Gallery
1–1:40 pm Practice baby and me yoga during a session led by Our Family’s Doing Yoga.
2:15–3:00 pm Enjoy a puppet show with Papa and Jackie Wright of the Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis.
3:20–3:50 pm Sit for story time with Mrs. Presley’s Library
Know Before You Go
- Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the Museum. For more privacy, a Mothers Room is located near the Education Center.
- Please keep food and drinks stored while in the galleries. Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed outside, at the Cafe, or in the Education Center.
- Check in with a Museum Assistant at any door to get a Baby and Me water tag for your baby bottle or water bottle to signal to staff that it’s allowed in the galleries.
- Diaper bags are allowed, even if they are larger than 11 × 17 inches.
- Strollers and front-worn carriers are welcome.
- Wagons and pull-behind carriers are not allowed in the Museum but can be placed at a coat check. For easier access, use the East Building entrance or garage.
- There are pop-up play spaces in Sculpture Hall and the Blanke Terrace as well as the family lounge in the Education Center.
- Please note that there are cases, ropes, and lines and barriers on the floor to protect the art.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
