History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum
Friday, May 1, 2026
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
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The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! On Fridays and Saturdays from September to May (excluding November), families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are FREE. While Friday’s fun-filled activities are geared to homeschoolers, Saturday’s sessions are open to all learners.
Explore St. Louis history in new and exciting ways through interactive guided gallery tours, hands-on workshops, and community performances that align with each month’s theme, encouraging investigation, exploration, and creative fun. Activities are offered at various times throughout the day and are customized for specific grade level groups.
Storytelling takes place in the morning, and all ages are welcome. Visit the craft room for fun learning experiences, with museum educators available to help learners participate in meaningful ways.
Topics this school year include:
- Growing Up in St. Louis, September 12 and 13 – As summer ends and kids head back to school, explore the history of childhood in St. Louis through crafts, games, a fashion show, and more.
- Spooky Stories and Creepy Collections, October 10 and 11 – Get ready for spooky season with stories and activities from the city’s haunted history.
- Holiday Toys and Games, December 12 and 13 – Celebrate the season like St. Louisans of the past with games, toys, and gifts from bygone eras.
- With Liberty and Justice for All: MLK in STL, January 16 and 17 – As part of the MLK Community Celebration, the event explores the civil rights movement in St. Louis.
- Black Labor History, February 20 and 21 – Learn more about the events that impacted Black workers and how their contributions fueled the growth of our region.
- Made in St. Louis, March 13 and 14 – In recognition of 314 Day, the Museum showcases the culture, music, and art of our favorite city as well as the products made right here at home.
- Green Missouri, April 10 and 11 – To tie in with Earth Day, the Museum spotlights the ways different generations of Missourians have cared for the environment.
- Route 66 Festival, May 1 and 2 – It’s the Mother Road’s 100th birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with songs, stories, and activities that honor a century of cross-country travel!
Learn more at mohistory.org
