Join a guided tour of SLAM's collection inspired by the heartfelt adaptation of the book, The Light in the Piazza. Visitors will examine how romance can be a transformative force that inspires growth from innocence and can even challenge cultural and language barriers. This tour is offered in partnership with The Opera Theatre of Saint … Continued
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1 event,In honor of Josephine Baker’s birthday, join us for a guided slow-looking experience centered on Faith Ringgold’s quilt, Jo Baker’s Birthday. Born in St. Louis in 1906, Baker transformed her early experiences in the city into a life of international artistry, resistance, and reinvention, becoming a celebrated dancer and singer in Paris, a civil rights … Continued
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1 event,Join curator Clare Kobasa as she explores the Visions of Antiquity exhibition. This tour complements the Chamber Project Saint Louis performance, Antiquity Updated, which will take place on Friday, June 5, at 6 pm in The Farrell Auditorium. The tour begins at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall.
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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 an art-themed story time presented by St. Louis County Library. Story time will be followed by a hands-on art activity led by Museum staff.
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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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Celebrate Pride Month and join this guided tour and reflect on one of the most cherished notions by the LGBTQ+ community: chosen families. This tour will feature artistic representations of friendships, belonging, and support. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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In connection with the exhibition Martine Syms: Soliloquy, artist Martine Syms will engage in conversation with Maggie Brown-Peoples, co-curator of the exhibition. Syms's work spans cinema, art, and theater, showcasing her signature blend of conceptual rigor, humor, and critique. Her feature-length film, Incense, Sweaters, and Ice (2017), was showcased at SLAM in 2020.
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Celebrate Pride Month! Join this guided tour and reflect on one of the most cherished notions by the LGBTQ+ community: chosen families. This tour will feature artistic representations of friendships, belonging, and support. 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 a guided tour of SLAM's collection inspired by the operatic adaptation of Tennessee Williams' play, A Streetcar Named Desire. Visitors will reflect on the conflict between illusion and reality, as well as the destructive force of desire. This tour is offered in partnership with The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. A Streetcar Named Desire … Continued
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Member Opening Celebrations are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Members are invited to see Picturing Independence before it opens to the public. Explore a wide range of works to discover the meaning of revolution and how our national symbols have been portrayed over time.
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This lecture is sold out. All Members will receive the video recording of this lecture via email later this fall. The opening lecture will be repeated on Sunday, June 14. Learn more. Celebrate America’s creative spirit with Amy Torbert, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Associate Curator of American Art. In honor of the 250th anniversary … 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.
Free
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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Celebrate Pride Month and join this guided tour and reflect on one of the most cherished notions by the LGBTQ+ community: chosen families. This tour will feature artistic representations of friendships, belonging, and support. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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,Celebrate Pride Month! Join this guided tour and reflect on one of the most cherished notions by the LGBTQ+ community: chosen families. This tour will feature artistic representations of friendships, belonging, and support. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Member Family Day events are available exclusively to Family-level Members and above. Join today. Family-level Members and above are invited to an afternoon celebrating Picturing Independence. Explore the exhibition and discover how artists across generations have pictured the people, stories, and symbols that shape American history. Attendees will receive an exhibition activity sheet and a … Continued
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Join a guided tour of SLAM's collection inspired by the heartfelt adaptation of the book, The Light in the Piazza. Visitors will examine how romance can be a transformative force that inspires growth from innocence and can even challenge cultural and language barriers. This tour is offered in partnership with The Opera Theatre of Saint … Continued
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Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. This event will highlight the photograph of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's moon landing featured in the Picturing Independence exhibition, in connection with the STL Summer Adventure reading program challenge theme, Out of This World.
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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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Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour through Asian sacred art to experience how artists across centuries have given form to the divine in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The ticket also includes the tour, parking, and gratuity. Tickets must be purchased in advance; walk-ins are not accepted. |
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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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Rest Reimagined is an immersive experience presented by St. Louis–nonprofit Frizzy by Nature that honors Juneteenth and the power of rest, reflection, and release. As a tribute to freedom, liberation, and belonging, all are welcome to join in the celebration of Black history, culture, and art. This event encourages individuals to reclaim their rest, practice … Continued
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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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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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1 event,Celebrate Pride Month! Join this guided tour and reflect on one of the most cherished notions by the LGBTQ+ community: chosen families. This tour will feature artistic representations of friendships, belonging, and support. 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 a guided tour of SLAM's collection inspired by the operatic adaptation of Tennessee Williams' play, A Streetcar Named Desire. Visitors will reflect on the conflict between illusion and reality, as well as the destructive force of desire. This tour is offered in partnership with The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. A Streetcar Named Desire … 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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Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Forest Park by exploring outdoor sculpture and taking in surrounding views of the park. Volunteer educators will be stationed in the Museum’s Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden, ready to engage in conversation about the sculptures, including their histories and the processes for installing and caring for artworks in the great … 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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Member Lectures are available exclusively to Museum Members. Join today! Join Hannah Segrave, associate curator of European Art to 1800, for a talk celebrating one of England’s most intriguing and trailblazing sculptors. Artist, author, actress, and aristocrat—Anne Seymour Damer defied expectations to become one of the most notorious sculptors in 18th-century England: a woman who … Continued
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7 events,
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.
Free
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 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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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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1 event,Celebrate Pride Month! Join this guided tour and reflect on one of the most cherished notions by the LGBTQ+ community: chosen families. This tour will feature artistic representations of friendships, belonging, and support. Tours begin at the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free
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1 event,Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. Check back soon for more information.
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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.
Free
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
Free
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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Join this guided tour and explore the deep history of human ingenuity through artworks that challenge the modern, digital-centric definition of technology. From ancient wheels and survival tools to weaving techniques and material innovations, this tour will look at how artists and communities across time have engineered creative solutions to meet their needs. Tours begin … Continued
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1 event,Join this guided tour and explore the deep history of human ingenuity through artworks that challenge the modern, digital-centric definition of technology. From ancient wheels and survival tools to weaving techniques and material innovations, this tour will look at how artists and communities across time have engineered creative solutions to meet their needs. Tours begin … Continued
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