Family Sunday activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme each time. This month's focus is the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them, drawn from the play Life Doesn't Frighten Me by Paige Hernandez, inspired by a poem by Maya Angelou.
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Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem "Life Doesn’t Frighten Me," this 50-minute original play by multidisciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them. Told through spoken word, hip-hop, and dance, the story celebrates every child’s unique strength and reminds us … Continued
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Young Friends events are available exclusively to Family & Friends–level Members and above. Join today. Swipe Right! We are excited to introduce you to some of SLAM’s most captivating contemporary artworks, each with its own unique personality and charm. Take a stroll through the contemporary galleries to learn more about the featured works from our … Continued
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Join Daniella Statia, 2025–27 Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellow, as she explores works of Mexican and Black American artists that display cultural exchange. She will delve into works in SLAM’s collection by Enrique Chagoya, Elizabeth Catlett, Margaret Burroughs, and others to show the cultural significance of unity across different communities.
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Join this guided tour and learn about the work of modern and contemporary African American artists and their impact as creatives, teachers, community leaders, and critics of their time, including Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Glenn Ligon, and Nick Cave. Tours will meet at the Sculpture Hall welcome desk and are available on a first-come, first-served … Continued
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Hear Peruvian sculptor Blas Isasi discuss his artwork on view in the exhibition Currents 125. Isasi creates sculptures in a wide range of materials and colors informed by ancient Andean cosmology and the landscape of the Peruvian desert. The exhibition focuses on the violent meeting between the Indigenous Andean and the colonizing Europeans in early … Continued
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Join this guided tour and learn about the work of modern and contemporary African American artists and their impact as creatives, teachers, community leaders, and critics of their time, including Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Glenn Ligon, and Nick Cave. Tours begin at Sculpture Hall welcome desk and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Join a guided tour of SLAM’s collection inspired by the 2024 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama, Primary Trust, which examines themes of childhood trauma, nostalgia, and the search for balance between friendships and loneliness. This tour is offered in partnership with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Primary Trust will be performed at The Rep from … Continued
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Show your favorite work of art some love this Valentine’s Day! Pick up a free paper heart in Sculpture Hall. Then explore the galleries and show us which work of art you adore by leaving your paper heart on the floor beneath it.
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Walk through Aymara Weavings: The Indigenous Andes and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition gallery from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and enhance your … Continued
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Join this guided tour and learn about the work of modern and contemporary African American artists and their impact as creatives, teachers, community leaders, and critics of their time, including Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Glenn Ligon, and Nick Cave. Tours will meet at the Sculpture Hall welcome desk and are available on a first-come, first-served … Continued
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Show your favorite work of art some love this Valentine’s Day! Pick up a free paper heart in Sculpture Hall. Then explore the galleries and show us which work of art you adore by leaving your paper heart on the floor beneath it.
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During this guided tour, learn more about how artists represent companionship, desire, and devotion across history and cultures. This tour is a celebration of romantic love as well as a reflection on what it means to love an artwork and how to establish emotional relationships with art. There will also be a tour at 1 … Continued
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During this guided tour, learn more about how artists represent companionship, desire, and devotion across history and cultures. This tour is a celebration of romantic love as well as a reflection on what it means to love an artwork and how to establish emotional relationships with art. There will also be a tour at 11 … Continued
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Show your favorite work of art some love this Valentine’s Day! Pick up a free paper heart in Sculpture Hall. Then explore the galleries and show us which work of art you adore by leaving your paper heart on the floor beneath it.
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Uncover the stories of the Museum’s collection on Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities. This week highlights the exhibition in the Student Gallery, Living with Art: Community Care. Enjoy the exhibition featuring artworks created by participants in the Living with Art Family Workshop Series, inspired by local artist Marquis Terrell. Create a … Continued
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Enjoy an afternoon tea service featuring sweet and savory bites accompanied by a guided tour of unconventional material choices, including works by contemporary Peruvian artist Blas Isasi in the Currents 125 exhibition and contemporary artworks from the collection. The featured artworks, at the intersection of sculpture and installation, interrogate and expand the materials in art … Continued |
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Walk through Aymara Weavings: The Indigenous Andes and speak to Museum educators about the artworks. Educators will be stationed in the exhibition gallery from 11 am–1 pm to engage in conversation with visitors. Whether you’re curious about the artworks or the exhibit themes, our friendly educators are here to chat with you and enhance your … Continued
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Join this guided tour and learn about the work of modern and contemporary African American artists and their impact as creatives, teachers, community leaders, and critics of their time, including Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Glenn Ligon, and Nick Cave. Tours will meet at the Sculpture Hall welcome desk and are available on a first-come, first-served … Continued
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For many cultures across Asia, Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals of the year and is associated with an animal from the zodiac. This year, the weeklong holiday starts on Tuesday, February 17, and marks the Year of the Horse. SLAM's event will feature music, performances, art-making activities in partnership with … Continued
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Join this guided tour and learn about the work of modern and contemporary African American artists and their impact as creatives, teachers, community leaders, and critics of their time, including Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Glenn Ligon, and Nick Cave. Tours begin at Sculpture Hall welcome desk and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Be among the first to see the artful interpretation of Art in Bloom at this elegant fundraiser. Get an exclusive first viewing of beautiful Art in Bloom creations while enjoying live music, cocktails, and light dinner fare. Art in Bloom 2026 is presented by |
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Art in Bloom 2026
Visitors can experience dozens of works from the Museum’s collection imaginatively interpreted by the region’s most talented floral designers at Art in Bloom, the Saint Louis Art Museum’s annual celebration of flowers and fine art. In addition to the floral arrangements, the festival includes special ticketed events, family activities, dining, and shopping. Art in Bloom … Continued
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View the floral arrangements of Art in Bloom before the Museum opens to the public each day. No registration is required. Please bring your membership card for early entry. Non-Members can join on-site to participate. Member Hours are supported by EverTrue.
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Members and their families are invited to join Toddler and Me beginning at 9 am during special Member Hours. This free, early childhood program is designed for children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers. It encourages a stress-free visit with drop-by stations in Sculpture Hall, including hands-on art making and special floral-themed activities. No … Continued
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As you journey through the galleries, visit with SLAM volunteer educators to learn more about the connections between the floral arrangements and the works of art that inspired them.
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View the floral arrangements of Art in Bloom before the Museum opens to the public each day. No registration is required. Please bring your membership card for early entry. Non-Members can join on-site to participate. Member Hours are supported by EverTrue.
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As you journey through the galleries, visit with SLAM volunteer educators to learn more about the connections between the floral arrangements and the works of art that inspired them.
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Enjoy classic afternoon tea service with an assortment of delicious sweet and savory pairings at Panorama Restaurant. No substitutions on menu items. We are unable to accommodate parties of more than six. Reservations are highly recommended, and sellouts may occur. |