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Saint Louis Art Museum

SLAM

It's one of the leading comprehensive art museums in the nation. It hosts visiting displays which in the past have included such exhibits as the Angels of the Vatican and the Royal Tombs of Ur. Admission to main ticketed exhibits are free on Fridays.

Address: 1 Fine Arts Dr
Getting there: in Forest Park atop a large lake and hill
Hours: Tue–Thu, Sat-Sun 10AM–5PM, Fri 10AM-9PM; Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Price: Free
Website: slam.org (opens in a new tab)

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