Best History Museum in Hazelwood

"In 1993 a 10 story, 600,000 square foot shoe factory was purchased and turned into a “city within a city” - a creation of interactive art exhibits straight from your dreams. The musuem officially opened in 1997 and has been home to some of the largest and most unique art exhibits in the United States. Here you will find 10-Story slides, indoor/outdoor adventure, a rooftop area to explore, Toddler Town, a network of caves, and so much more!"

" museums full of priceless art, children’s museums are interactive playlands for kids…with a good dollop of education. Here your kids can learn about science, art, biology, history and so much more."

"The City Museum is reimagined in a 600,000 square-foot former warehouse belonging to an International Shoe Company has a fun pavilion and source of architectural wonder for visitors."

"Last but not least, there's Missouri History Museum, a Forest Park favorite with four stars out of 98 reviews. Stop by 5700 Lindell Blvd. to hit up the landmarks, historical building and museum next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"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."

"Recent popular exhibitions include Harry Benson’s King & Queens and M.C. Escher’s Infinite Variations, but you don’t even have to enter the premises to appreciate the Chess Campus (a collaboration with theSaint Louis Chess Club, located across the street.) Standing 20 feet tall, you can’t miss the world’s largest chess piece standing sentry on the sidewalk. Surrounding it, and on both sides of the road, several tables with builtin boards welcome chess players of all abilities."

"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!"

"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."

"Downtown West's Campbell House Museum, located at 1508 Locust St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the museum and historical tour spot five stars out of 28 reviews."

"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."

"With its beautiful chandeliers and fine paintings, this elegant restaurant is the city's standard-bearer in Italian gourmet cuisine. Dine on shrimp vino blanco (plump shrimp cooked in white wine, garlic and lemon sauce and served with a peppery capellini) or the tender ossobuco with a tomato-based sauce prepared with bay leaf, garlic, and wine and served with risotto Milanese. Reservations are accepted."

"When you want to impress, make plans to dine at Dominic's on The Hill. Dominic's has been serving gourmet Italian fare since 1971. It was even voted one of the two best Italian restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveler."

"Opened over 125 years ago in 1876, Forest Park really has been around forever. In fact, the 1,371 acres hosted the World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, back in 1904. The exposition was one of the grandest moments in St. Louis history and was rich with culture."

"Though minuscule in comparison to Forest Park Forever, Lafayette Park sits on 30 beautiful lush, green acres. The park is home to three historic cannons of the Revolutionary War; the relics were lost in South Carolina harbor in 1776, but once recovered, they were donated to the park. In addition to the state of the art playground on site, kids love to climb all over the cannons."

"Lafayette Park maintains and recovers the park’s historic heritage, and increases resources for those purposes. Today, they are functioning to proceed to build regional consciousness of and support for Lafayette Park throughout the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area and further, and to enlist personnel, volunteers, and donors in assist of its mission."

"You can explore the pavilions, find all the statues, and take a walk along the lake. But really, the highlight of the park is the bridge. It's gorgeous among all the trees and it's definitely an Instagram worthy photo."