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 Falling Rocket: James Whistler, … 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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2 events,Join a guided tour of SLAM’s collection inspired by White Christmas, which examines themes of homecoming, community, nostalgia, friendship, service, and the longing for home during the holiday season. This tour is offered in partnership with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. White Christmas will be performed at The Rep from December 2–23, 2026.
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The famed art historian Henri Focillon once praised Marie Bracquemond (1840–1916) as one of “Les Dames de l'Impressionisme" (the Ladies of Impressionism), along with Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt. This talk by Elizabeth C. Childs, the Etta and Mark Steinberg Professor of Art History at Washington University in St. Louis, reintroduces her stunning career as an innovative … 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.
Free
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.
Free
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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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, St. Louis Classical Guitar Orchestra will perform seasonal music in SLAM'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 desk.
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Winter Celebrations 2026
The Winter Celebrations festival is inspired by holiday traditions from around the world. It is a free, family-friendly festival that features different performances and family art activities each day. No tickets or reservations are required to attend Winter Celebrations. Please see below for a schedule of events.
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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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Winter Celebrations 2026
Join a guided tour of SLAM’s collection inspired by White Christmas, which examines themes of homecoming, community, nostalgia, friendship, service, and the longing for home during the holiday season. This tour is offered in partnership with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. White Christmas will be performed at The Rep from December 2–23, 2026.
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Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour through Julie Mehretu’s monumental print Epigraph, Damascus, as well as artworks from SLAM's collection depicting urban landscapes. The ticket also includes the tour, parking, and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in advance; walk-ins are not accepted. |
11 events,
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.
Free
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.
Free
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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As part of SLAM’s Festive Fridays celebration, Beth Rubin, research assistant, will discuss Quilt, "Princess Feather" Pattern, on view in Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield Gallery 337, as part of a seasonally themed in-gallery talk. Rubin will deliver a similar talk on the painting at 5 pm.
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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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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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Enjoy a day of culture, performance, and tradition during one of the region’s biggest Kwanzaa celebrations. Celebrated at the Museum for more than 25 years, the free, annual Kwanzaa Celebration is presented in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Saint Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter. The celebration includes a full-day activation for all ages with … 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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