Timeline
06:17
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Arrive at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum before the gates open. Park nearby and walk up Skinker Blvd. The building’s modern glass facade reflects the early dawn light, and the surrounding campus is still asleep. Wait in the quiet lobby or just outside the entrance as the sky shifts from dark blue to pale gold.
07:17
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Watch the sunrise. On this date, the sun rises at 07:17, casting a soft, golden glow on the museum’s exterior. The light hits the architecture just as the city wakes up. Take a moment to appreciate the stillness before the crowds arrive.
08:00
Walk five minutes to Kaldi's Coffee. It opens at 06:30, so it is already running. Grab a hot coffee and a pastry to enjoy while the morning energy builds. The quick walk from the museum keeps you moving and warms you up after the early chill.
08:17
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Head back to the Kemper Art Museum. It opens at 11:00 on weekdays, but on weekends and Mondays it opens at 11:00. If it is a weekday, use this time to explore the nearby streets or grab a bite at Kimchi Guys (opens 11:00). If it is a weekend, enter the museum and explore the permanent collection by Picasso, Rembrandt, and Pollock in the fresh morning light.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Check the opening hours for your specific day of the week.
Check before you go
- Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum opens at 11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. It is closed on Tuesdays.
- Kaldi's Coffee is open daily from 06:30 to 17:00.
- Sunrise on January 15 is at 07:17.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Louis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).