Stroll 1,300 acres of verdant parkland larger than New York's Central Park, crowned by a world-class free art museum housing masterworks from ancient Egypt to the Impressionists.
What to expect
The Saint Louis Art Museum crowns Art Hill with a Beaux-Arts grandeur that announces itself magnificently from across the park's Grand Basin. Inside, 33,000 works span 5,000 years of civilisation — Egyptian mummies, Flemish masters, a celebrated German Expressionist collection, and a stunning Impressionist gallery. Stepping back outside, the park's lakes, boathouses, and tree-lined boulevards make for an idyllic pre- or post-museum stroll. Pair with lunch at the museum's elegant café.
Good to know
Free permanent collection means no advance booking required; for special exhibitions, buy tickets on the museum website. Forest Park is 10 minutes by rideshare from downtown. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the park grounds.