The
Saint Louis Art Museum is rated as
one of the principal art museums in the
United States and is visited by up to a
half million persons every year.
The
Saint Louis Zoological Park is
recognized as a leading zoo in
animal management, research,
conservation, and education.
Admission is free, although there
are fees for some activities.
The
St. Louis Science Center
is among the largest of its type
and, like all science centers, is
intended to be a place of informal
science education for all ages.
The
Missouri Historical Society was
established in 1866 to rescue "from
oblivion the early history of the
city and the state." The Missouri
History Museum houses a variety of
exhibits and educational resources.
Metropolitan
Zoological Park
