Forest Park
- Park
- Regional draw
- St. Louis
Forest Park brings a large civic landscape and several major cultural institutions together in western Saint Louis. Its history includes the 1904 World's Fair and Olympic period, while its present-day scale supports many different outings beyond a single attraction visit.
Choose a specific area and route using the current park map. Individual museums and other attractions have their own access and admission arrangements, so plan those separately and leave enough time to travel between destinations within the park.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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Saint Louis Art MuseumWithin Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum presents paintings, sculpture, and objects from a wide range of cultures and periods. Its position in the park allows visitors to connect a substantial gallery experience with the surrounding public landscape.
Saint Louis Science CenterAt Forest Park's southeastern edge, Saint Louis Science Center combines a science museum and planetarium across a substantial complex. Interactive exhibits provide ways to explore scientific ideas, with the different buildings offering more than one kind of visitor experience.
Missouri Botanical GardenIn Saint Louis' Shaw neighbourhood, Missouri Botanical Garden combines a long-established public garden with a major botanical research role. Its cultivated landscapes provide a visitor experience centred on living plants, while the institution's scientific work gives those collections wider significance.
River Des Peres ParkRiver Des Peres Park follows a green corridor along the western side of St.
City MuseumSaint Louis' City Museum transforms a former shoe-factory building into an unusual environment made from reused architectural and industrial material. Its participatory spaces make it closer to an exploration experience than a conventional museum of objects viewed behind barriers.
Gateway Arch National ParkThe Gateway Arch, landscaped riverfront grounds, a history museum, and the Old Courthouse form this downtown St. Louis national park.