Missouri History Museum Events
We schedule events two months at a time, so you can normally find events here for at least the next two months.
Performing Arts Series
The Missouri History Museum is pleased to unveil the inaugural season of
the Performing Arts Series at the Missouri History Museum. The four
plays in the series are guaranteed to entertain history buffs and
theatre-lovers alike. Tickets for the 2008-2009 Season go on sale August
1, 2008. Special rates for members, students, seniors and groups (10 or
more) are available.
Season tickets can be purchased by calling 314-361-9017.
Metro Theater Company Presents: New Kid
A play the whole family will enjoy, New Kid explores the immigrant experience through the eyes of a boy named Nick. He doesn’t speak the language or know the customs. He’s an easy target for bullying. His mother tries to help, but she is struggling with her own issues of assimilation in this strange new place that doesn’t feel like home to either of them. New Kid will touch the heart of everyone who has ever felt new. (Audience recommendation: Age 7 to Adult)
New Kid Performances: Friday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 p .m.; Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m.; Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Before and after the weekend matinee performances of New Kid, enjoy a family-friendly afternoon at the Missouri History Museum. The museum will offer free storytelling and make-and-take craft activities. Storytelling workshops will be offered from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.
Please note: The Balloon Glow and Great Forest Park Balloon Race are scheduled for Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, 2008, respectively. Please plan travel and parking accordingly. The Missouri History Museum encourages attendees to use MetroLink. Please exit at the Forest Park/DeBaliviere station (one block north of the museum).
On Friday, September 19, make the most out of your evening in Forest Park. Arrive early and visit the Missouri History Museum’s exhibitions, including Changing for the Season: From Apples to Ice Skates, a family-friendly exhibition that explores the autumnal and winter outdoor activities of earlier generations. Also enjoy dinner at the Missouri History Museum’s award-winning restaurant, Meriwether’s. For this night only, the Missouri History Museum will remain open until curtain time for “New Kid.” After the play, you can catch the last of the popular Balloon Glow.
On Saturday, September 20, the Missouri History Museum will offer free make-and-take activities from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Our Saturday Storytelling (at 1 p.m.) will be “Where in the World?” This is an opportunity to hear traditional tales from countries all over the world.
St. Louis Shakespeare Presents: War of the Worlds
In October of 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre presented an exciting on-air dramatization by Howard Koch, based on author H.G. Wells' classic science-fiction, The War of the Worlds. The play was aired on the 30th, the day before Halloween. Big mistake. St. Louis Shakespeare re-creates the live radio broadcast that panicked a nation.
War of the Worlds Performances: Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, October 30 at 8:00; Friday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 1 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 2 at 3:00p.m.
The Midnight Company Presents: Give ‘Em Hell Harry
This is a rousing one-man portrait of Harry Truman, the failed haberdasher from Missouri who became President of the United States. Truman led the nation through some of its most critical times—the end of World War II, the beginning of the Cold War, the Korean War—and became known as perhaps the most plain-speaking, straight-talking, get-it-done president in our history.
Give ‘Em Hell Harry Performances: Thursday, February 12 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, February 13 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Avalon Theater Company Presents: Quilters
Quilters, by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, combines music, movement, and scenes of vivid dramatic intensity, and pays eloquent tribute to the courage and spirit of our nation’s pioneer woman – the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity.
Quilters Performances: Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: New Kid:
General Admission: $16; Student/Senior: $14, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $12
War of the Worlds:
General Admission: $20; Student/Senior: $18, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $16
Give ‘Em Hell Harry:
General Admission: $20; Student/Senior: $18, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $16
Quilters:
General Admission: $25; Student/Senior: $20, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $18
BEST VALUE: Become a Performing Arts Series at the Missouri History Museum Season Ticket Holder. General Public: $70; Student/Senior: $65; Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $60.
Tickets available at the Missouri History Museum; online at www.mohistory.org; or by calling 314-361-9017.
Season tickets can be purchased by calling 314-361-9017.
Metro Theater Company Presents: New Kid
A play the whole family will enjoy, New Kid explores the immigrant experience through the eyes of a boy named Nick. He doesn’t speak the language or know the customs. He’s an easy target for bullying. His mother tries to help, but she is struggling with her own issues of assimilation in this strange new place that doesn’t feel like home to either of them. New Kid will touch the heart of everyone who has ever felt new. (Audience recommendation: Age 7 to Adult)
New Kid Performances: Friday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 p .m.; Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m.; Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Before and after the weekend matinee performances of New Kid, enjoy a family-friendly afternoon at the Missouri History Museum. The museum will offer free storytelling and make-and-take craft activities. Storytelling workshops will be offered from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.
Please note: The Balloon Glow and Great Forest Park Balloon Race are scheduled for Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, 2008, respectively. Please plan travel and parking accordingly. The Missouri History Museum encourages attendees to use MetroLink. Please exit at the Forest Park/DeBaliviere station (one block north of the museum).
On Friday, September 19, make the most out of your evening in Forest Park. Arrive early and visit the Missouri History Museum’s exhibitions, including Changing for the Season: From Apples to Ice Skates, a family-friendly exhibition that explores the autumnal and winter outdoor activities of earlier generations. Also enjoy dinner at the Missouri History Museum’s award-winning restaurant, Meriwether’s. For this night only, the Missouri History Museum will remain open until curtain time for “New Kid.” After the play, you can catch the last of the popular Balloon Glow.
On Saturday, September 20, the Missouri History Museum will offer free make-and-take activities from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Our Saturday Storytelling (at 1 p.m.) will be “Where in the World?” This is an opportunity to hear traditional tales from countries all over the world.
St. Louis Shakespeare Presents: War of the Worlds
In October of 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre presented an exciting on-air dramatization by Howard Koch, based on author H.G. Wells' classic science-fiction, The War of the Worlds. The play was aired on the 30th, the day before Halloween. Big mistake. St. Louis Shakespeare re-creates the live radio broadcast that panicked a nation.
War of the Worlds Performances: Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, October 30 at 8:00; Friday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 1 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 2 at 3:00p.m.
The Midnight Company Presents: Give ‘Em Hell Harry
This is a rousing one-man portrait of Harry Truman, the failed haberdasher from Missouri who became President of the United States. Truman led the nation through some of its most critical times—the end of World War II, the beginning of the Cold War, the Korean War—and became known as perhaps the most plain-speaking, straight-talking, get-it-done president in our history.
Give ‘Em Hell Harry Performances: Thursday, February 12 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, February 13 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Avalon Theater Company Presents: Quilters
Quilters, by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, combines music, movement, and scenes of vivid dramatic intensity, and pays eloquent tribute to the courage and spirit of our nation’s pioneer woman – the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity.
Quilters Performances: Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: New Kid:
General Admission: $16; Student/Senior: $14, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $12
War of the Worlds:
General Admission: $20; Student/Senior: $18, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $16
Give ‘Em Hell Harry:
General Admission: $20; Student/Senior: $18, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $16
Quilters:
General Admission: $25; Student/Senior: $20, Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $18
BEST VALUE: Become a Performing Arts Series at the Missouri History Museum Season Ticket Holder. General Public: $70; Student/Senior: $65; Missouri History Museum Member/Group: $60.
Tickets available at the Missouri History Museum; online at www.mohistory.org; or by calling 314-361-9017.