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The Grand Tour

St. Louis Public Library (Central Library) 1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, United States

Set sail on a 19th century adventure as the St. Louis Public Library and the Campbell House Museum present “The Grand Tour Exhibition,” June 11 – August 22 in Central Library’s Great Hall. Explore European destinations and other exotic locales via an exhibit drawn from St. Louis Public Library’s rich collection of postcards, maps, travel guides, and photographs. The Library is pleased […]

Free

LECTURE: Forged in Missouri – Ulysses S. Grant and the Show-Me State

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join the Campbell House Museum for a lecture by author and Missouri Humanities Staffer, Greg Wolk as he speaks about Ulysses S. Grant. Wolk will present a vivid portrait of the early days of the Civil War and explain how Grant's experiences in Missouri impacted his rise to immortal fame as a soldier.

Tying the Knot – 150 Years of Wedding Fashions

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

The Tying the Knot exhibit features 20 wedding gowns, dresses and ensembles that date from the 1870s all the way up to 2020. The exhibit emphasizes the tradition of the bride wearing white, which was popularized by Queen Victoria at her marriage in February of 1840. and continues to this day. Come explore this unique […]

Opening Exhibit Reception: Famous Barr and Christmas in St. Louis

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join the Campbell House Museum in the month of December for a special mini exhibit honoring the memory of Samuel B. Clark (1927-2014), who for years designed the window displays for Christmas at the Famous Barr department stores. He was known to have said, "you can't overdo Christmas" and in his retirement he designed the […]

$40

An Old-Fashioned Christmas

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join the two jew­els of his­toric preser­va­tion in St. Louis for a spe­cial hol­i­day open house, fea­tur­ing the Camp­bell House Museum and Magic Chef Man­sion. On this hol­i­day evening, guests will have the oppor­tu­nity to see both homes in all their Christ­mas splendor. The Camp­bell House Museum was built in 1851 and has been com­pletely […]

$40

Lecture: Famous Bar St. Louis Shopping at its Finest

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join the Campbell House Museum on Sunday, December 10 to hear a lecture about the old Famous Barr Department store. Edna Gravenhorst will be lecturing about the history of the department store as well as promoting her book on the subject. May Company purchased the Famous Clothing Company in 1892 and acquired the William Barr […]

Temporary Exhibit: The History of Slavery in St. Louis

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Come visit the Campbell House in late April and early May for a unique opportunity to learn about the history of slavery in St. Louis. This temporary mini exhibit, organized by the National Park Service, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, will be on display here from April 20th through May 5, 2024.

Spring Members and Friends Open House

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Join us at the Campbell House Museum to see the new exhibit: Better Than Gold: The Campbells and Music in the Gilded Age. Exhibit on display through 2024. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres in the garden. This is also a great opportunity to meet author Patrick Murphy and get signed copies of his new book, Prelude […]

Twilight Tours with the Mourning Society of St. Louis

Campbell House Museum 1508 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO

Back by popular demand, Halloween Twilight Tours with the Mourning Society of St. Louis! Experience the magnificent period rooms of the Campbell House dimmed to gaslight brightness and draped for mourning. Guests get the unique opportunity see the Campbell House at night and learn about Victorian mourning customs. Mourning Society members will even be in […]

$20.00

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