Field House Museum

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About

Field House Museum, located at 634 South Broadway in St. Louis, offers visitors an intimate and distinctive cultural experience in the heart of the city's historic downtown corridor. This museum stands out in St. Louis's cultural landscape as a space dedicated to presenting contemporary art and ideas in thoughtful, engaging ways. For those seeking to explore art beyond traditional museum settings, Field House Museum provides an alternative venue that emphasizes direct encounters with innovative work and creative practices. The museum's programming focuses on contemporary art exhibitions that highlight both emerging and established artists working across various media. Visitors can expect to encounter carefully curated shows that often challenge conventional approaches to art-making and presentation. The museum's commitment to contemporary practice means that exhibitions regularly rotate, offering repeat visitors fresh perspectives and new discoveries with each visit. This dynamic approach to programming ensures that the venue remains responsive to current conversations in the art world while maintaining a distinct curatorial voice that reflects the museum's mission and values. The visitor experience at Field House Museum is characterized by its approachable scale and welcoming atmosphere. Unlike larger institutional spaces, this museum allows for a more personal engagement with the artwork on display. The intimate setting encourages visitors to spend time with individual pieces and consider the relationships between works in each exhibition. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or someone just beginning to explore contemporary art, the museum's accessible environment makes it easy to engage with challenging ideas and unfamiliar forms of expression. The Broadway location also positions the museum within an area rich with St. Louis history, making it a natural stop for anyone interested in exploring the city's evolving cultural identity and creative communities.

Current Exhibitions

CurrentExhibition

Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History

Harry B. Martin, S. Carlisle Martin, Amadee Wohlschlaeger, Albert Schweitzer, Dan Martin

Exhibition celebrating America's oldest continuously drawn daily cartoon character, the Weatherbird from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, featuring original drawings, memorabilia, and insights from artist Dan Martin.

Starting June 14, 2024
Opening Reception: June 14, 2024 at 13:00
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Hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Contact Information

Address

634 South Broadway

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