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
Exhibits
Current Exhibits
What’s Past is Prologue: A House Brimming with Stories
December 2016 – December 2018
Have you ever wondered what stories a house could tell if the walls could talk?
Built more than 160 years ago, the Field House was once part of a row house, a get-away from the noise and smoke of the small metropolis of St. Louis. The embodiment of the past and present, the brick house is the centerpiece of a series of dynamic stories that include attorney Roswell Field, who became the advocate in Dred and Harriet Scott’s quest for freedom, poet Eugene Field, whose verses captivated boys and girls across the country, and school children, whose pennies helped saved the house from the wrecking ball.
Detachable collars and cuffs, a doll house, inkwells, historic toys, as well as bottles excavated from the sites are some of the objects that help tell stories of compassion, resilience, and generosity that catapulted this simple brick house into a historic landmark and now a museum.
Let’s Play Ball!: Historic Games of America’s Favorite Pastime
July 20, 2018 – January 20, 2019
From board games to bagatelle, Let’s Play Ball!: Historic Games of America’s Favorite Pastime shows how baseball has been played off the field for decades through the unique, vibrant, and artful collection of Mr. Ed Nickels. Come see games base on baseball greats like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, pinball’s predecessor, baseball cards from unlikely sources, and a few games made right here in St. Louis. Let’s Play Ball! is sure to be a home run for the whole family.
Note: This exhibit is on the third floor of the historic house, which is not handicap accessible.
From Plant to Pail: A Brief History of Peanut Butter
April 28, 2018 – September 30, 2018
A tasty snack enjoyed by many, peanut butter is as American as apple pie. From sandwiches to soup, the iconic food has become a staple in pantries across the U.S. Did you know that peanut butter made its first big debut here in St. Louis at the 1904 World’s Fair? Or that it was first sold in metal pails to help keep it fresh? Find out more fun facts about the history of peanut butter in From Plant to Pail: A Brief History of Peanut Butter.
See over 75 unique peanut butter pails, generously on loan from Donald and Shirley Zork.
Prominent Pieces: The Golden Age of Board Games – Mini-Exhibit
May 9, 2018 – August 26, 2018
Come explore the fascinating ways that board games reflected the changing social and economic world during The Second Industrial Revolution. On display will be a selection of games from the museum’s collection ranging from 1850-1950. Afterwards, learn how to play or challenge a friend in the hands-on section.
Did you know that the Eugene Field Library has exhibits too?
Upcoming Museum Exhibits
Holding Court: The Nobility of the Liberty of London Doll Collection
Coming October 6, 2018 – December 30, 2018
From Henry VIII and his six wives to the 1953 coronation set of Queen Elizabeth II, Holding Court will showcase many figures from British royalty created by the Liberty of London Company. Learn more about these amazing hand-sewn dolls and the aristocracy that inspired them in our upcoming exhibit, Holding Court: The Nobility of the Liberty of London Doll Collection.
A Plate at the Table – Mini-Exhibit
Coming September 5, 2018 – February 24, 2019
Delight in the details and designs of dishes from the Field House Collection while learning about entertaining in 1800s St. Louis. Explore how and where St. Louisans bought their dishware and the ways different classes dined.
