What can my students do for free on their school trip to St. Louis?
St. Louis is one of the most accessible cities for groups when looking for a budget friendly trip due to the array of free activities the city offers.
Free Things to Do in St. Louis
City Garden – “2 blocks in downtown St. Louis have been transformed into something unlike anything else in the country. Featuring over 2 dozen works of sculpture set against a backdrop of rich, luscious flora, Citygarden is an inspiring, rejuvenating, and welcoming oasis…”
Laumeier Sculpture Park – “presents more than 70 works of large-scale outdoor sculpture in a 105-acre park located in the heart of St. Louis County. Free and open daily, Laumeier serves 350,000 visitors of all ages each year through sculpture conservation, education programs, temporary exhibitions and public events.”
The Walls Off Washington Murals – “features over 25 thought-provoking murals by renowned local, national, and international artists. The murals are painted on (and off) walls between Josephine Baker Blvd. to N. Leonard Ave. and Locust St. to Sam Shepard Blvd.”
St. Louis University – “Founded in 1818, SLU is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.”
Grant’s Farm – “historic buildings range from Ulysses S. Grant’s humble log cabin to the Busch family’s “Big House” to the traditional German-style stables and Bauernhof.”
Missouri History Museum – looks at the history of St. Louis from its founding in 1764 up to the present day.
St. Louis Art Museum – “one of the nation’s leading comprehensive art museums with collections at include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period.”
St Louis Science Center “is one of few free nonprofit science museums in the country and serves hundreds of thousands of people each year. It features hundreds of interactive experiences in various galleries, the iconic James S. McDonnell Planetarium and a five-story OMNIMAX® Theater.”
St Louis Zoo– “provides first-rate care to over 16,000 animals at the Zoo, while also supporting wildlife around the world.”