St. Louis — Summer fun is starting at City Museum with Memorial Day activities and special events filling the June calendar.
On Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26, active and retired military with ID will get a free admission at the ticket window. City Museum is expanding its military discount to cover all members of the veteran’s group as well so they can buy general admission tickets at a discount. Musical entertainment, barbecue and beverage offerings will add to the fun. Visitors can make Badges of Honor crafts in Art City all weekend.
“Art of the Sign,” a special art exhibition by Bill Christman, will open June 6 in Beatnik Bob’s.
City Nights celebrations continue in June with Pride Mayhem and the Bubble Unit LGBT art show on June 13. Guests will enjoy a Lady Gaga drag show and a show tunes singalong during Pride Mayhem from 7 to 11 p.m. Curated by Cranky Yellow, Bubble Unit focuses on art created by local LGBTQ artists. Play all day and party all night — the City Nights ticket includes general admission to the museum. DJTABER will spin tunes for the evening and arts and crafts projects will be decorating everyone in Art City. Food, creative cocktails and beers will be available for purchase throughout the museum for this 21+ event.
On Sunday June 15, dads will get in free with a paid child’s admission to celebrate Father’s Day. A special craft activity in Art City will help the little ones make a gift for their Pop.
The popular Ready Go Dog Show returns to City Museum June 20 through July 6 (no show on Mondays or Tuesdays). The high-flying hounds will perform in multiple shows on the City Museum rooftop.
Saturday, June 21 the acclaimed contemporary classical music group Alarm Will Sound will perform in Architecture Hall. The show is included with admission and open to all ages.
The last full week of each month, Art City becomes Glow City. Join the fun under the blacklight for glow-in-the-dark arts, crafts, and spin art. The 4th Floor activities are Included with a Member Pass or general admission ticket. Some crafts are included with admission, others require a small fee for supplies.
Summer Play Pass
The Summer Play Pass is now available. Get unlimited visits from now through Labor Day for just $34.99. The pass includes access to the Rooftop and one visit to Pinball Hall. This special pass is just 99 cents more than a one-day combo ticket, making it an amazing value. Passes are sold online and at the City Museum ticket window.
About City Museum
Housed in an old shoe factory in Downtown St. Louis, City Museum is an ever-evolving, always-thrilling, artist-built playground full of weirdly wonderful spaces to explore. This iconic St. Louis attraction is considered one of the great public spaces and a must-see for visitors. City Museum is located at 750 N. 16th St., St. Louis, MO 63103; 314-231-2489; www.citymuseum.org; @citymuseum. City Museum opens at 10 a.m. daily. Closing hours vary.
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