The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum

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About

From the striking Victorian-style architecture to the enchanting gardens that surround it and the whimsical, interactive exhibits inside, The Magic House is the perfect place for your next family reunion, corporate event, wedding or holiday party. Centrally located in St. Louis County, it’s 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

Traveling to St. Louis? Full STEAM Ahead!

While STEAM (and its predecessor, STEM) teaches kids how to think critically, solve problems and harness creativity, it’s also fun for the whole family! The Magic House is among the best places to participate in STEAM activities in St. Louis – we bet your kids won’t even realize that they’re learning.

A young boy climbs a beanstalk at The Magic House in St Louis.

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Young kids play in a construction zone at The Magic House.

516 S. Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122

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TripAdvisor Rating:

1315 Reviews | Write a Review
A Truly Magical Place!
Reviewed By Kelly H May 2025

We spent the better part of a day here while on a long roadtrip from Wisconsin to Kansas. It was a much needed diversion after days of sightseeing! The kids loved all the great open ended play, and...

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Overwhelming
Reviewed By Cello12345 October 2024

We were there all day, and didn't have time to do everything. Our 6 year old was fascinated! This is a children's museum on steroids. A good mix of action, creative play, and intellectual exercise...

Full Review
Crowded and overpriced
Reviewed By Jea859 July 2024

Overpriced and incredibly crowded to the point of feeling unsafe. We took our 4 grandchildren on a rainy day knowing that this would potentially cause more crowding, but what we found was awful...

Full Review

Hours

Hours vary by day and season – check website to plan your visit.

Handicap AccessibleSouth/SouthwestKirkwood

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TripAdvisor Rating:

1315 Reviews | Write a Review
A Truly Magical Place!
Reviewed By Kelly H May 2025

We spent the better part of a day here while on a long roadtrip from Wisconsin to Kansas. It was a much needed diversion after days of sightseeing! The kids loved all the great open ended play, and...

Full Review
Overwhelming
Reviewed By Cello12345 October 2024

We were there all day, and didn't have time to do everything. Our 6 year old was fascinated! This is a children's museum on steroids. A good mix of action, creative play, and intellectual exercise...

Full Review
Crowded and overpriced
Reviewed By Jea859 July 2024

Overpriced and incredibly crowded to the point of feeling unsafe. We took our 4 grandchildren on a rainy day knowing that this would potentially cause more crowding, but what we found was awful...

Full Review