The best arts & culture spots in Farmington

“Restored, furnished Federal-style home built in 1808 offering tours & a gift shop on scenic grounds.”

“Restored 19th-century home displaying period furnishings, paintings & the family's personal effects.”

“Located in Ballpark Village, this self-guided museum showcases a variety of Cardinals memorabilia.”

“Tours of the Victorian boyhood home of Dred Scott's attorney along with antique toy exhibits & shop.”

“Family-owned purveyor of custom frames, mats, and other display materials, along with restoration services.”

“Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center since 1963, with live star shows & interactive exhibits.”

“Henry Moore's Two-Piece Reclining Figure No.”

“Two Open Triangles Up Gyratory II is that stainless steel sculpture on SLAM’s east lawn that quietly steals your attention as the wind nudges its triangles into motion. It's an easy Forest Park reset, a quick loop past the Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden to watch calm engineering meet St. Louis breezes.”

From the University City newsletter, September 7, 2026

“St. Louis City SC’s newest public art, the All For City Mural by Gonz Jove, turns a brick wall into a riot of color with soccer fans popping from old window frames. Swing by before or after a match for instant hometown pride and an easy photo op.”

From the Chesterfield newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Grand beaux arts building & modern extension housing over 30,000 works of art, with free admission.”

“Stifel Theatre keeps the big-night energy alive with a lineup that swings from Tori Amos on August 17 to Alison Krauss & Union Station and even STING this fall, so peek at the schedule this week and snag seats before your group chat does.”

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Commemorative exhibits honoring the Civil War in an historic 1905 former post exchange for soldiers.”

“National Museum of Transportation is the low-key weekend win, with more than 190 major rail and transit exhibits and what is recognized as the world’s largest transportation vehicle collection.”

From the Chesterfield newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Intimate, family-friendly institution showcasing a wide selection of intricate miniatures of dollhouses and houses, plus food and furniture.”

“Museum with mind-bending exhibits such as a spinning tunnel, plus plenty of photo opportunities.”

“Free and actually fun, the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is an easy outing from Granite City, turning big economic ideas into hands-on exhibits that keep kids and grown-ups curious, plus you can try lifting a 28-pound real gold bar and leave with a souvenir bag of shredded money.”

From the Granite City newsletter, September 9, 2026