Hours
Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 4pm
Sunday Noon to 4pm
The museum is closed on all major holidays.
Admission
Adults: $10.00
AAA Members: $9.00
Children 7 - 16: $5.00
Children 6 & under: FREE
Croquet in the Lou 2022
Join us for a wonderful afternoon in Tower Grove Park on July 10, 2022, for a FUNdraiser supporting the Field House Museum. This unique event provides instrumental support in continuing the mission of the Field House Museum, helping us to create dynamic programs and exhibitions, along with maintaining the integrity of the National Landmark Field family home.
The game of croquet was first referenced in print in London in 1856 but is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages. Rules include hitting a wooden ball with a mallet through a hoop or “wicket.” Eugene Field was undoubtedly familiar with the game (and its reputation for being intensely competitive) as he mentions croquet in The Tribune Primer:
The Game of Croquet
Here we have a game of croquet.
Henry has just Hit Nellie with a mallet, and Nellie is calling Henry naughty Names.
Their mother is not much of a Croquet player, but in a minute she will Come out and Beat them Both.
You don’t have to be a pro to sign up for our friendly croquet tournament!
Guests can bring their own blanket and chairs or reserve a seat under the pavilion or one of our tents.
Croquet in the Lou Tickets
Honorary Chair – $250
Honorary Chair tickets include the following:
– Recognition on: invite, event program, website, and social media
– 2 VIP Brunch Tickets in the Stupp Center at 11:00am
– Tournament admission for 1 team of two
– Reserved seating in the pavilion
– Charcuterie basket for two
Tournament Team – $100
Tournament team tickets include admission for a team of two along with a charcuterie basket.
Reserved Seating – $10
Reserved Seating tickets allow access to reserved seating in the pavilion or under one of our tents.
The VIP Brunch will begin at 11:00 am in the Stupp Center. Tournament check-in will open at 12:00 pm at the Sons of Rest Pavillion. All teams must be present for the tournament rules at 12:45, and the first round will begin at 1:00 pm!
Become a Sponsor of Croquet in the Lou!
Join in on the fun at Tower Grove Park for Croquet in the Lou – a FUNdraising event for the Field House Museum.
Becoming a sponsor of Croquet in the Lou not only helps the Field House Museum’s mission but also gives you and your organization a chance to further your impact on the St. Louis Community! Funds from our event will fund restoration work to the National Landmark Field family home and create new programs and exhibits for the Museum.
Contact Stephanie Bliss at 314-431-4689 or submit the Sponsorship form to s.bliss@fieldhousemuseum.org to join in the fun!
