Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.
Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.
The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
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Our Cultural Heritage Services program supports museums, historical societies, and other heritage organizations across the state through workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.
Join us for a lively and engaging look at one of St. Louis’s most iconic characters! On January 24, 2026, at 1 p.m., longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch cartoonist Dan Martin will present The History of the Weatherbird and St. Louis Cartooning. Martin will trace the evolution of the beloved Weatherbird, America’s longest-running continuously published cartoon […]
Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm, for an engaging presentation by Senior U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., as he explores the remarkable life and legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French hero of the American Revolution and champion of liberty on both sides of the Atlantic. This program […]
The Field House Museum is excited to welcome Andy Tolch on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM! A longtime toy collector and expert, Tolch will share his knowledge of toys and their impact on childhood fun. St. Louis was once home to major toy companies like Gundlach, Marks, Tootsietoy, and Wolverine, and the city’s […]
What began as a beautiful spring day in May 1849 quickly turned into one of the most devastating nights in St. Louis' history. By dawn, much of the city lay in ruins, engulfed by flames that forever changed its landscape. Step back in time as Barnes Bradshaw, portraying a St. Louis citizen of the era, […]
Discover the green heart of our city with beloved author and historian NiNi Harris on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Field House Museum. In this engaging Author Talk, Harris will share highlights from her latest book, St. Louis Parks—a beautifully written exploration of the city’s most iconic green […]
