A Museum for the 21st Century
Jefferson Memorial Building and the Emerson Center
at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park

The Spirit of St. Louis Replica.

Marcella Wiget MacDermott Grand Hall

Photo by Balthazar Korab
MacDermott Grand Hall at the Missouri History Museum

The Spirit of St. Louis Replica
In 1927, a St. Louis airmail pilot named Charles Lindbergh brought the world together to celebrate his triumphant solo non-stop flight from New York to Paris. The replica, acquired by the Missouri Historical Society in 1962, has been fully restored and now hangs in the centerof the Grand Hall - a symbol of human dreams and courage. Built in 1928 by the Ryan Airlines Corporation, the company which built the original plane, the replica was used in the movie "The Spirit of St. Louis" starring Jimmy Stewart.


The River Mosaic in the MacDermott Grand Hall

The River Mosaic
Reviving an ancient art form now seldom used, a stunning floor mosaic in the new Grand Hall pays tribute to the many influences of our region's rivers on St. Louis and its inhabitants. Flowing from one side of the Grand Hall to the other, it was designed and installed by local artists and craftsmen -- ceramicist Courtney Obata and glass artist Lea Koesterer, with the assistance of mosaic artisan Don Fuller.

The museum's new Emerson Center can provide the perfect facility to meet your needs, whether it be the spacious Marcella Wiget MacDermott Grand Hall, Meriwether's Restaurant (offering a spectacular view of Forest Park), or the 332-seat Lee Auditorium or classrooms. Beautiful interiors and unique ambiance give gatherings that extra flair and create wonderful memories. Patty Long Catering is the exclusive caterer for museum events. For more information on facilities rental, please contact Patty Long Catering at (314) 454-3154.

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