Field House Museum

09/02/2026

And if you're going to visit one, why not start with the oldest in Saint Louis? The Field House Museum is open Wed-Sat 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. Directions on our website (link in bio).

08/31/2026

Come pop out!

Justin Hamm, named Poet Laureate in 2025, will bring his modern verse to the birthplace and boyhood home of the “Children’s Poet,” Eugene Field on September 5th. Join us here at the Field House Museum to enjoy an afternoon of poetry honoring the form Eugene Field held dear.

This program is completely free, but availability (both in-person and on Zoom) is limited. So, reservations must be made in advance on our website (link in bio) or by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689.

08/26/2026

I spy a familiar name...

08/26/2026

And the chicest thing of all? Coming down to learn more about St. Louis’ history and the Field family’s fascinating place in it. We’re open Wed-Sat 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. Directions can be found at the link in our bio.

08/25/2026

Come pop out!

Justin Hamm, named Poet Laureate in 2025, will bring his modern verse to the birthplace and boyhood home of the “Children’s Poet,” Eugene Field on September 5th. Join us here at the Field House Museum to enjoy an afternoon of poetry honoring the form Eugene Field held dear.

This program is completely free, but availability (both in-person and on Zoom) is limited. So, reservations must be made in advance on our website (link in bio) or by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689.

The Field House Museum is proud to host regular Author Talks and other entries in our Speaker Series. These programs bring special guests from the St. Louis region and from around the globe to the Museum to share their expertise! Enjoy many great topics, from 1800s society in St. Louis to Eugene’s...

08/24/2026

People are so reckless these days...

But, if you want to figure out what people were like 150+ years ago, you can come down to the Field House and take a tour of Saint Louis' oldest house museum! Open Wed-Sat 10-4 and Sunday 12-4.

08/21/2026

It's freakin' Friday folks! More specifically, it's the very first Field House Friday!

What, you might reasonably ask, is Field House Friday? Well, it's an opportunity for us to highlight some of the many incredible people that work here at the museum. So, going forward, you can expect a post interviewing one of our awesome volunteers, donors, or employees to appear in your feed every other Friday.

This week, we're starting off strong with the inimitable Dick Benach. Dick is a character through and through, and he helps out by portraying Eugene Field at a number of our Field House Museum events. So, take a second to read through our interview as I pick his brain about how he got involved here and what it's like to portray the famous "Children's Poet."

08/20/2026

By the pricking of our thumbs, something wicked this way comes 🎃

With fall on the horizon, we decided it was time to restock the gift shop. So, if you want a little taste of autumn along with a heaping helping of history, it’s the perfect time to come checkout the Field House Museum!

08/19/2026

⚠️ No historic artifacts were stolen in the making of this video⚠️

But if the trinkets here caught your eye, you can come see our exhibit, Turn The Key, which tracks the history of wind-up toys and features some truly impressive examples of the craft! We're open Wednesday through Friday, 10-4, and on Sunday, 12-4. Directions can be found on our website (link in our bio).

08/18/2026

📚⚔️ There's still time to sign up for our next Author Talk!

Join the Field House Museum on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. as author and historian Joseph McCoskrie discusses his book, The War for Missouri: 1861–1862.

Learn about the dramatic first years of the Civil War in Missouri as McCoskrie explores the people, places, and events that made our state one of the conflict's most contested and complex battlefields. 🏛️📖

This program is free and available in person and on Zoom, but reservations are required. Don't miss your chance to join us for this fascinating program!

Reserve your spot through our website, by calling 314-421-4689, or by emailing [email protected].