St. Louis, Missouri libraries, museums, historical places, art galleries, opera houses, theaters, entertainment facilities, amusement parks, and sports and recreational leagues, teams, facilities or programs are appropriate topics for this category.
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Constructed in 1851, and located in the Lucas Place neighborhood, the historic structure was the home of the fur trader and entrepreneur, Robert Campbell, from 1854 to 1938, and contains several of his possessions and documents. Its location and hours are featured, and an overview of the building’s history, collections, and research facilities are included.
http://www.campbellhousemuseum.org/
Housed in the former International Shoe Company building, the museum offers a mixture of exhibits, collections, and activities, largely constructed from building materials reclaimed from throughout the city of St. Louis, Missouri, including old chimneys, salvaged bridges, construction cranes, tile, and abandoned planes. Its location and hours are featured.
http://www.citymuseum.org/
The museum facilities are at Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, while its library and research center are on South Skinker, across from Forest Park, both in St. Louis, Missouri. Information about touring the museum is given, along with a schedule of events, educational programs, research resources, and publications.
http://www.mohistory.org/
Affiliated with Opera America, the facility’s main performance location is in the Loretto-Hilton Center on Edgar Road, at Big Bend, while its administrative offices and rehearsal space are at the Sally S. Levy Opera Center on Hazel Avenue, both in St. Louis, Missouri, Performance dates and times are featured.
https://www.opera-stl.org/
Reopened in 2009, the 3,500-seat main theater was built in 1934 as part of the Municipal Auditorium complex that included a 9,300-seat Convention Hall that became known as Kiel Auditorium. The Opera House is all that remains of the original complex. Performance schedules, ticket sales, and its policies on private events are featured.
http://www.peabodyoperahouse.com/
Founded in 1879, the museum collects, presents, interprets, and conserves works of art for the enjoyment and appreciation of the people of St. Louis, Missouri. Its mission, history, accreditation and affiliations are discussed, and its policies and reports are featured.
http://www.slam.org/
Based Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, the professional baseball team competes in the Major Leagues as part of the National League. Team news, schedules, rosters and statistics are put forward, along with photographs, video and applications. Other resources include fantasy baseball and contest information.
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/
The public library system for St. Louis, Missouri began as the Public School Library Society of St. Louis in 1865, when it was a subscription library for paying members only. Its history, branch locations, hours of operation, and policies are featured, along with an overview of its online resources.
http://www.slpl.org/
The science museum is located in St. Louis, Missouri, featuring a variety of exhibitions, its OmniMax theater, planetarium, and other programs and events. Tickets may be purchased through the site. Other resources include online bookings, a blog, and membership data.
http://www.slsc.org/
