Week of Events
Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit in Cuba
In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the stories and images of the Mother Road to life across Missouri. The Exhibit includes a stop in Cuba, Missouri from May 3–Sept. 14, 2026. All events are free and family-friendly. The […]
Monday, May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026 -Unseen St. Louis
Unseen St. Louis
When historians visit the archive, they often find weird, surprising, and fun material that they rarely get to share with others…but that ends here! This event shares the stories of a selection of images and objects from various St. Louis archives that reveal an unknown side of St. Louis history. The presentation is fun, upbeat, […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 -Movies Made in Missouri
Movies Made in Missouri
While it’s not Hollywood, there have been nearly one hundred movies made in Missouri from the earliest times in the industry to the present day. Jim Erwin tells the stories of the films and their stars—from Tom Mix’s and Walt Disney’s first movies to latter day films featuring George Clooney, Ben Affleck, and Kevin Costner. […]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Sweet Obsessions: Sweet history the candy made by Missouri candy makers
Sweet Obsessions: Sweet history the candy made by Missouri candy makers
An overview of the candy makers and the candy they made and sold in Missouri.
Friday, May 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -The Great Tornado of 1925
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May 9, 2026 -Poetry in the Garden
The Great Tornado of 1925
A hundred years ago, the deadliest tornado in American history originated in southern Missouri. Now known as the “Tri-State Tornado,” the storm originated near Ellington and swept through southeast Missouri before crossing into Illinois and Indiana. The devastation of the Tri-State Tornado revealed flaws in the nation’s storm forecasting and reporting system that grew out […]
Poetry in the Garden
The Field House Museum is excited to announce its 3rd annual Poetry in the Garden competition, held in the museum’s garden in downtown St. Louis. This competition aims to honor the legacy of 19th-century poet Eugene Field by inviting St. Louis and surrounding area poets to create works inspired by some of the themes he […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 -Second Sunday- Free Days at the Museum
Second Sunday- Free Days at the Museum
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.