The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
4.7(7,031)4.7 out of 5 stars, 7031 reviews St. Louis, MO
About The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum
The Magic House offers a vast array of interactive and educational exhibits that cater to children of all ages, making it a unique destination for family entertainment. Its hands-on activities and diverse themes ensure that kids are engaged and learning while having fun.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings with children of varying agesField trips for schools and groupsBirthday parties and special eventsInfants (0-2 years): Dedicated infant room with age-appropriate activitiesToddlers (2-4 years): Engaging hands-on exhibits and interactive play areas
Why families love it
- Massive space with dozens of interactive exhibits
- Hands-on activities, slides, and art stations
- Dedicated infant room for younger children
- Educational themes like science, art, and role-playing
- Reasonably priced cafe for snacks and meals
- Interactive exhibits that encourage exploration and learning
Insider tips
- Arrive early to avoid crowds and maximize your time
- Plan to spend several hours to fully experience the exhibits
- Bring a packed lunch to enjoy at the outdoor picnic area
- Visit on a weekday for a quieter experience
Good to know before you go
- Weekends and holidays when the museum is likely to be crowded
- Late afternoon visits close to closing time to avoid missing exhibits
- Construction on the 2nd floor could limit access to some areas
- Small eating commons area inside, which can get crowded
- Parking can be challenging on busy days
- Crowds
- Gets busy on weekends and holidays; quieter on weekdays
- Value
- The cafe offers reasonably priced food options, making it affordable for families. There are no hidden costs mentioned, and the value is high given the extensive range of activities available compared to other local attractions.
- Food
- Outside food can be brought and eaten in the picnic area
- Accessibility
- Sensory-friendly spaces available for children with sensory sensitivities
- Safety
- Child-friendly exhibits with safe materials
What parents say
"Lots to do! They did have construction on the 2nd floor but this place is massive and my kids loved it. We took a 7, 5 and 2 year old. They all had a blast! Lots of hands on activity’s, slides, and art activities. This was also educational for kids. We will be back soon!"
a week ago
"Deceptively large and full of dozens of interactive exhibits for kids to play with. The Magic House will easily keep a kid entertained for hours. Both indoor and some outdoor activities to choose from. We didn't even get to everything during our visit and will be back. Surprisingly, the cafe is very reasonably priced so you can also plan on eating/snacking here. Parking can be tough on a busy day."
5 months ago
"Coolest children’s museum ever! Our 18 month old was in heaven. We went right when the opened on a Sunday, it was utter chaos. Go on a weekday if you can! We still were able to get to everything, it just took some time with so many kids running everywhere. Plan to stay for a few hours, this place is MASSIVE. We are visiting from MI, I hope we get to come back one day!"
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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