Timeline
10:00
Arrive at the Saint Louis Art Museum as it opens. On weekdays, the museum is open from 10AM, giving you the morning to explore the main exhibits without the afternoon rush. Admission to the permanent collection is free.
11:30
Walk one minute to Panorama for lunch. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 to 14:00, making it the perfect spot for a mid-morning meal after your museum visit.
12:00
Take a 21-minute walk east-southeast to the Jewel Box. This Art Deco greenhouse offers a serene contrast to the museum’s galleries. The garden is open during park hours, and the morning light filters beautifully through the glass structure.
Local tip
The Saint Louis Art Museum offers free admission to main ticketed exhibits on Fridays. If you visit on a weekday, arrive at 10AM to beat the crowds. The Jewel Box is located within Forest Park, so allow time for the walk from the museum.
Check before you go
- The Saint Louis Art Museum is closed on Mondays. Open Tue–Thu, Sat-Sun 10AM–5PM, Fri 10AM-9PM.
- Panorama is open Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00 and Sa, Su 10:00-15:00.
- Forest Park is open to the public, but check specific garden hours if visiting outside standard daylight hours.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Louis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).