Join museum educator Jen Thum of the Harvard Art Museums for an interactive gallery experience that explores the relationship between art and medicine. Participants will dig into themes of care, empathy, objectivity, and power and will learn how museums and medical programs partner on art-based programs to improve patient care. Tours begin at the welcome … Continued
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1 event,Young Friends events are available exclusively to Family & Friends–level Members and above. Join today. Join us to celebrate the talented women of the Impressionism movement. Stroll through the exhibition to explore vibrant landscapes and chat with volunteer educators. Enjoy still life sketching featuring floral arrangements by St. Louis–florist Black Girl in Bloom. Try a … Continued |
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1 event,In this interdisciplinary workshop, high school students will visit the exhibition Women Impressionists and the Land to learn about the Impressionist movement and how landscape and nature imagery contributed to the rise in status of women artists in France during the years 1860–1910. Following the tour, students will go outside with an artist instructor to … Continued
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Free Fridays—Women Impressionists and the Land
Experience the exhibition Women Impressionists and the Land 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 Women Impressionists and the Land 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 Impressionism, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with … Continued
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Join this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum's collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from the Great Plains. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Join SLAM for the public opening of Unsettling the City: Julie Mehretu's "Epigraph, Damascus," Signs Under Pressure: Jasper Johns Lithographs, and a new installation of contemporary art: Art After 1945. Melissa Venator, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Assistant Curator of Modern Art, and Clare Kobasa, associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs, will deliver multiple … Continued
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Simon Kelly, curator of modern and contemporary art, will moderate a conversation about the overlooked importance of landscape imagery in the work of the women Impressionists. Discussion will focus on a number of newly discovered paintings. Panelists include Mary Morton, curator and head French paintings at the National Gallery of Art; Galina Olmsted, associate curator … Continued
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Join this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum’s collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from the Great Plains. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Join SLAM for The Gleaners and I (2000), presented as part of Cinema St. Louis's 35th-annual St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF). An 1867 painting, The Gleaners, by Jean-François Millet inspired septuagenarian documentarian Agnès Varda to cross the French countryside to document people who scavenge. Taking everything including surplus in the fields, rubbish in trashcans, … Continued |
1 event,Uncover the stories of the Museum's collection on select Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities. This week, explore your emotions with a special screening of Inside Out and a mindfulness Q&A; a family-friendly tour; and If Art Could Talk, 10-minute interactive performances by Metro Theater Company inspired by Young Woman in … Continued
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1 event,Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Explore the exhibition Unsettling the City: Julie Mehretu’s “Epigraph, Damascus” with Clare Kobasa, associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs. How do you communicate the story of a city? In the monumental print Epigraph, Damascus, artist Julie Mehretu uses various techniques to reflect on the … Continued
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Free Fridays—Women Impressionists and the Land
Experience the exhibition Women Impressionists and the Land 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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As part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, the Museum is hosting The Magic of the Talking Drum, presented by storyteller Mama Edie. The storytelling will be bookended by an opportunity for a drop-in art-making activity in Sculpture Hall. The event is free, and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. The Museum welcomes … Continued
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Walk through Women Impressionists and the Land 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 Impressionism, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with … Continued
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Join this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum's collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from the Great Plains. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Join SLAM and Nancy Mowll Mathews—the Eugénie Prendergast Senior Curator, emerita at Williams College Museum of Art—to explore Cassatt's choices of models, costumes, poses and settings for the works inspired by her own country living and the messages she wanted to convey about "the Land." Mary Cassatt, whose family had numerous country homes over the … Continued
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Join this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum’s collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from the Great Plains. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Join SLAM for Séraphine (2008), presented as part of Cinema St. Louis's 35th-annual St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF). The film follows the story of the rise of primitivist painter and outsider artist Séraphine "de Senlis" Louis (Yolande Moreau), who toils as a maidservant in the homes of the bourgeoisie in Senlis, France, while painting … Continued |
1 event,Con esta serie de tours a lo largo del año, SLAM invita a todos los hispanohablantes de la región a conectarse con el Museo en su idioma. Nuestro último tour del 2026 reflexionará sobre las representaciones visuales de las ciudades, inspiradas por la impresión a larga escala de Julie Mehretu, Epigraph, Damascus. Ya sea revisitando … Continued
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Winter Member Shop Sale
The Shop Sale is available exclusively to Members. Not a Member? Join today! Celebrate the season with exclusive savings at our Winter Member Shop Sale. Discover unique gifts and timeless treasures while enjoying a special discount for Members only. Don't miss this opportunity to find art-inspired presents for your loved ones and add a touch … Continued |
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Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour of Women Impressionists and the Land, and reflect on how the artists represented a range of landscapes including marine and agricultural scenes, and parks and gardens The ticket also includes the tour, parking, and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in … Continued |
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Free Fridays—Women Impressionists and the Land
Experience the exhibition Women Impressionists and the Land 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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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 Women Impressionists and the Land 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 Impressionism, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with … 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. Create a handmade holiday card in this open studio led by artists Dawn Buscher, Jenna … Continued
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3 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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Join this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum’s collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from the Great Plains. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Winter Member Shop Sale
Uncover the stories of the Museum's collection on select Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities. This event will focus on the SLAM exhibition Unsettling the City: Julie Mehretu’s “Epigraph, Damascus." Check back soon for more information!
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Festive Friday
SLAM will celebrate the holiday season with free concerts, tours, gallery activations, and art-making activities every Friday from November 27 through December 18. In between programs and visits to the galleries, stop by a holiday pop-up bar in Sculpture Hall to purchase seasonal drinks and snacks. Check back soon for more details.
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Free Fridays—Women Impressionists and the Land
Experience the exhibition Women Impressionists and the Land 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 this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum's collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from the Great Plains. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, St. Louis Irish Arts will perform traditional Irish dance and music in the Museum's Farrell Auditorium. Free tickets will be available for this concert in person at the Museum starting at 10 am on the day of the performance. Tickets will be available at the Museum's welcome desks.
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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, Judith Mann, senior curator of European art to 1800, will discuss Mary Beales's painting Charles Beale (1631–1705), on view in Opal and Arthur H. Meyer Jr. Gallery 238, as part of a seasonally themed in-gallery talk. Mann will deliver a similar talk on the painting again at 4 … Continued
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1 event,Join this guided tour in observance of Native American Heritage Month to learn about the depth of Native American art in the Museum’s collection, from Ancestral Pueblo pottery to contemporary beadwork by artists from the Great Plains. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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1 event,Member Lecture and Book Club events are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Join Amy Torbert, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art, for a riveting look at one of the most explosive moments in art criticism—and the painting that set it off. Inspired by the book The Falling Rocket: James … Continued
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Festive Friday
SLAM will celebrate the holiday season with free concerts, tours, gallery activations, and art-making activities every Friday from November 27 through December 18. In between programs and visits to the galleries, stop by a holiday pop-up bar in Sculpture Hall to purchase seasonal drinks and snacks. Check back soon for more details.
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Free Fridays—Women Impressionists and the Land
Experience the exhibition Women Impressionists and the Land 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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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 10-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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Walk through Women Impressionists and the Land 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 Impressionism, or the exhibition themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with … Continued
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Join this guided tour and celebrate the end of the year with various representations of gratitude in artworks from the Museum’s collection, including works that highlight communal rituals, group portraits, and festivals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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1 event,Join this guided tour and celebrate the end of the year with various representations of gratitude in artworks from the Museum’s collection, including works that highlight communal rituals, group portraits, and festivals. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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