Missouri History Museum

This summer the Missouri History Museum offers FREE interactive programs for groups of up to 50 children ages 4-12.  Children will spend approximately 45 minutes in a gallery as well as 45 minutes in a classroom setting.  All group visits must be arranged 4 weeks in advance, and the sooner the better, because our programs are popular and book up fast!  Reservations must be made online.  Click here to make your reservation.  For guidance, you may call (314) 361-9017.

Gridiron Glory: Follow Your Dreams
The special summer exhibit Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame examines the ever-popular American sport through memorabilia from all-time greats to contemporary stars.  Everyone has a passion, but it’s not always easy to make it happen.  Youth will explore the exhibit on their own* and engage in a hands-on activity in order to gain an understanding of what it takes to turn dreams into reality.  The group will then go to the theater for a 35-minute Teens Make History play about the integration of the NFL in the 1940’s.  Written and performed by local high school students, this play will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.  This program will end at approximately 11:45am.
Age levels: 7-12
Available Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays June 5-August 1
Available Start Times: 10:00 am
Program Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Group Size: 8-50 kids
Chaperone Requirement: 1 adult chaperone per 8 kids
Price: FREE

 Hard at Work: Exploring Careers
During this program, youth will discover what St. Louisans did for work throughout many points in the past, and they’ll also have a chance to consider their own future careers.  Youth will explore the Seeking St. Louis galleries on their own* and then go to a classroom where children will have a chance to design their own future career plans through a combination of hands-on artwork and developmentally-appropriate creative writing.
Age levels: 4-12
Available Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays June 5-August 1
Available Start Times: 10:00am or 12:30pm
Program Length: 90 minutes
Group Size: 8-50 kids
Chaperone Requirement: 1 adult chaperone per 8 kids
Price: FREE

*Please note: These programs do not consist of guided tours.  Museum interpreters will introduce self-guided gallery activities and be available for assistance.  It is important that group chaperones are able to work with children on self-guided gallery activities. 

 Want something else?
Self-guided gallery visits for all galleries are available on alternative dates and times, although groups are still required to make reservations. Only pre-registered groups will receive free admission to Gridiron Glory. 

Your group may also choose to view the Teens Make History play without participating in the Follow Your Dreams program. The play is appropriate for older students as well.  These groups should make a reservation for the play and for free tickets to the exhibition by clicking here.

 Teens Make History Presents: Gridiron Glory
Did you know that the NFL was integrated before Jackie Robinson signed with baseball’s Brooklyn Dodgers? This play tells the story of Jackie’s UCLA teammates Woody Strode and Kenny Washington who signed with the then Los Angeles Rams as well as other African American pioneers in football.
Age Level: Appropriate for all ages but most suited for third grade and up
Available Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11am, Saturdays at 11:30am (June 1-August 3)
Program Length: 45 minutes
Group Size: Any size group is welcome to request reservations. Chaperone Requirement: 1 adult chaperone per 8 kids
Price: FREE