Join a guided tour of SLAM’s collection inspired by the musical, Ring of Fire. This tour is offered in partnership with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Ring of Fire will be performed at The Rep from March 18–April 12, 2026.
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Walk through Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan 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 Rome art or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here … Continued
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Join Craft Alliance for fun art-making experiences and demonstrations. Check back soon for more details!
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time.
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Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Venture into classical antiquity with Clare Kobasa, associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs, and explore the exhibition Visions of Antiquity. Kobasa examines how artists across five centuries have reimagined the legacy of ancient Greece and Rome through works ranging from paintings and prints to … Continued
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Walk through Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan 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 Rome art or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork facilitated by a Museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and restoration in self-care and connection. This live, audio description tour strives to build a more … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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From elaborate dinner parties to immersive garden landscapes, life at home was rarely dull for wealthy Romans during the reign of Trajan. Claire Lyman, curatorial intern for European art to 1800 and graduate student in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis, will look closely at a selection of … Continued
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Spring Member Shop Sale
The Shop Sale is available exclusively to Members. Join today! Members save 20% on all in-person Museum Shop purchases. Shower yourself or your loved ones in art-inspired jewelry, clothing, household decor, and more while enjoying this limited-time Member-only discount! Members save 10% at the Museum Shops year-round and 20% during Member Shop Sales. Not a … Continued |
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Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour through Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan. Learn about the influence art had on the political and social life of Rome during Emperor Trajan's reign. The ticket also includes the tour, parking, and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased … Continued |
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In this immersive experience, middle school students will discover the politics of Ancient Rome—as Trajan's senators. Inspired by Ancient Splendor: Roman and Art in the Time of Trajan and faced with the issues of Trajan's time, students will debate laws, issue decrees, and develop governing strategies. Along the way, they will discover influencing factors of … Continued
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Walk through Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan 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 Rome art or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. Check back soon for more information.
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In this interdisciplinary workshop, high school students will visit Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan and learn about the power of art as a political and social tool and how the emperor Trajan invested in art and architecture to shape civic life in the ancient Roman world. Students will then create their … Continued
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Member Lecture and Book Club events are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! We’re thrilled to welcome back guest lecturer Jennifer Dasal—curator, author, and host of the popular ArtCurious podcast—for a compelling look at the little-known story of a remarkable artistic haven in La Belle Époque Paris. Jennifer Dasal will be available to sign … Continued
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Enjoy theater for the very young through a guided interactive experience in the galleries with Metro Theatre Company.
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Walk through Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan 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 Rome art or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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In this interdisciplinary teacher workshop, educators will visit Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan and learn how the emperor Trajan invested in art and architecture to shape civic life at the height of the Roman Empire. Following the tour, teachers will create their own artworks inspired by concepts in the exhibition. Educators … Continued
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Slow looking is an opportunity for visitors to gather and participate in guided meditation and extended discussion of a selected artwork, facilitated by a museum educator. This drop-in experience is designed to invite visitors to find refuge in art and to find restoration in self-care and connection. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture … Continued
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Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Join Judith Mann, senior curator of European art to 1800, for a captivating look at the vibrant artistic scene of early 17th-century Rome. Around 1600, Rome underwent a dramatic transformation—becoming a magnet for painters eager to contribute to the city’s renewal. Mann will explore what … Continued
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