Best History Museum in Belleville

"The City Museum is a one-of-a-kind experience for adults and children alike!. With four floors of interactive exhibits, tunnels and slides, an outdoor climbing space, an architecture museum, and a cave system to explore, there's plenty to keep everyone occupied all day. If you hit a mid-day slump, head over to the on-site historic Cabin Inn where those over 21 can enjoy a refreshing cocktail or craft brew while the little ones devour a hand-scooped ice cream cone."

"Possibly the wildest highlight to any visit to St Louis is this frivolous, frilly fun house in a vast old shoe factory. The Museum of Mirth, Mystery & Mayhem sets the tone. Run, jump and explore all manner of exhibits, including a seven-story slide. The summer-only rooftop Ferris wheel offers grand views of the city."

"This is the most unique place that I have found in Saint Louis!. Made in an old shoe factory, City museum is nothing like your ordinary museum. It’s basically a giant playground for kids and adults alike!"

"The Missouri History Museum was founded in 1866 and is operated and maintained by the Missouri Historical Society. The museum has been located inside the Jefferson Memorial Building in Forest Park since 1913. Access to the main galleries is free to everyone, and the museum’s exhibitions are wheelchair accessible."

"Visit this museum for a look at the history of the metro-St. Louis region and its place in Missouri’s development. Offering free admission, ongoing exhibits include the 1904 World’s Fair, World War I, and iconic photographs."

"If you or your kids are remotely interested in the world’s most popular and challenging game of all, a trip to this chess mecca is a must. One floor of the World Chess Hall of Fame explores the connection of chess to art, culture, and history, and the others display thought-provoking exhibits. If it’s a nice day, play a game with the toddler-sized pieces outside!"

"If you’re not interested in chess, don’t let the name deter you. The World Chess Hall of Fame Museum is a really awesome collaboration between artists and the chess community. And features anything from chess inspired artwork to chess pieces made out of unexpected things."

"The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit institution nestled in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis which offers a different kind of fun to all its visitors."

"Built in 1851, this three story townhouse has been accurately restored with its carriage house, rose garden, and gazebo, offers a showcase of Victorian furnishings and decorative arts. Campbell House Museum features original furnishings from the family who lived here from 1854 through 1938. The museum collection includes classic Rococo-Revival Victorian furniture, portraits, textiles, silver, gold-leaf frames and cornices, faux-grained woodwork, and other examples of decorative arts."

"The Campbell House Museum, which first opened in February 1943, is a historic landmark. It has exhibits depicting the Victorian lifestyle of renowned fur trader Robert Campbell and his family in the 19th century."

"Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is a state-of-the-art facility honoring local military service members, veterans, and their families. Admission to the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is free. Advance reservations are required as the Museum is open at 25 percent visitor capacity."

"The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum explores stories of St. Louis soldiers from the American Revolution to current wars. There are artifacts and memorabilia in this renovated Art Deco building. Put this on your list of educational things to do in St. Louis."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Richard Allaway used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. The charming Lafayette Square neighborhood is where you’ll find SqWires Restaurant."

"This all vegetarian restaurant in Clayton has chickpea ‘tuna,’ pizzas and six plant-based cheeses for the burgers (along with cow milk cheese). There are soups, salads, and curries for more adventurous palates. Leave room for great vegan desserts like a chocolate avocado mousse."

"Owner Jason Sparks established Layla, the only shawarma and gourmet burger restaurant in St. Louis, in 2013. Patrons enjoy the cleverly named items on the menu—Britney Pickle Spears, Keanu Leaves, Corporate Clown—from fresh hummus and leafy greens to gourmet burgers and shawarma sandwiches. Layla also offers craft cocktails and beer, milkshakes and brunch that includes biscuit sandwiches, egg scrambles and mimosa pitchers."

"We offer fresh ground burgers, fun twists on traditional shawarma sandwiches, hand dipped milkshakes, craft cocktails, local brews, & hookah."

"The Block in Webster Groves is your neighborhood Butcher shop that just wants to take care of you and your family. Here you will find full family-size meals that everyone will love, plus individual options for the times you stop by solo. Everything is locally sourced, so by eating and shopping here, you are also supporting your St. Louis community."