History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum

The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! One Friday per month from September to May (excluding November), homeschool families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are free.

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:  

• Colonial St. Louis, September 11 – Step back in time to explore early St. Louis, from its founding families to life on the frontier. Discover how the fur trade and diverse communities shaped the region’s earliest days.
• Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, October 9 – Explore the histories and cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in St. Louis and beyond as you learn stories of immigration, identity, and community.
• Indigenous Voices of Missouri, November 13 – Engage with the voices, art, and stories of Indigenous peoples past and present in Missouri. Learn how storytelling, activism, and cultural traditions continue to shape communities today.
• Winter in the Park, December 11 – Celebrate wintertime traditions while exploring the history and legacy of Forest Park in its 150th year. From festivals to family outings, see how the park has brought people together across generations.
• MLK Community Celebration, January 15 – Honor the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the MLK Community Celebration. Through stories of leadership, service, and civic engagement, we will reflect on past movements and current efforts toward equality and equity in our communities.
• Black Voices in Print, February 19 – Examine Black print culture through journalism, media, and storytelling. Discover how Black voices have informed, inspired, and shaped St. Louis, the country, and the world through the power of the written word.
• Breaking Barriers in Baseball, March 19 – Meet the people who reshaped baseball, from women athletes to Negro Leagues players to adaptive sports leagues. Learn how St. Louis helped change the game both on and off the field.
• Paws, Claws and Jaws, April 9 – From household pets to native wildlife, learn about the animals that inhabit our neighborhoods and green spaces like Forest Park. Consider how people and the natural world have interacted over time and across the region.
• Community History: Chinese American Stories, May 14 – Learn about the experiences of Chinese American residents in St. Louis through community research and the Missouri Historical Society’s collecting initiatives. Gain insight into local histories, traditions, and lasting contributions with engaging activities.

Sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn more at mohistory.org