Experience the Gateway Arch
Travel 630 feet in the air, up to the top of the Gateway Arch, to see awesome views of St. Louis.
What will you discover?
Fun and often surprising experiences and attractions to explore, experience and discover!
Anchored by the Gateway Arch and extending to Citygarden, the Core of Discovery is a downtown St. Louis, family-friendly, attractions district
Photo from englishsnow. See all Core of Discovery photos on Flickr.
634 South Broadway
DATES & TIMES
Through December 2011
Free (with museum ticket)
Experience St. Louis prior to the Civil War when slave owners and anti-slavery sympathizers lived side by side in a city that housed both slaves and free blacks.
August 10, 2011 - December 30, 2011
(Free with Museum Ticket)
Founded on the banks of the Mississippi River, Saint Louis has thrived as a city built by riverboats, steam engines, and trains. Watching boats traveling up and down the Mississippi is a common pastime of a Saint Louis native and wanting to ride in one a dream of many a little boy. Being the Gateway to the West, gave Saint Louis prime opportunity for advancement in transportation. With the first steam engine that arrived in 1827; St. Louis industrialized, these new boats along with trains brought people, merchandise and raw goods to a booming 19th century metropolis.
Beginning August 10, 2011, The Eugene Field House will be sharing its collection of transportation toys with visitors. On display will be not only boats and trains, but also early models of cars and planes. Each a reproduction of what was instrumental in the building of the Gateway City.
A National Historic Landmark, The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum is the home to Roswell Field, the attorney for Dred Scott, and the birthplace of Eugene Field, the Children’s Poet.
In addition, the museum always has an exhibit from their large antique toy and doll collection on display.
Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 4 p.m.
$5 adults and children 12 and older; $1 ages 4 – 11
For more information or reservations, please call 314-421-4689.
The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum is not handicapped accessible. Limited free parking available.
