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
Resources
Please enjoy the free lesson plans below for students. We highly encourage visits to the Field House Museum before or after completing a lesson plan to further encourage children to retain information and gain a better understanding of the subject matter. The Museum also has a touch trunk available that can be checked out free of charge and brought into your classroom. For more information or to schedule use of the touch trunk, please call the Museum at 314-421-4689 or send an email to info@fieldhousemuseum.org.
Journalism
Grades 6-8th
Sept. 2020
Engage children with the art of journalism and help them to understand the importance of the profession. This activity with further improve students’ writing, reading, and research abilities. Students will also improve their ability to read non-fiction material, analyze, and evaluate it.
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Poetry
K-5th
Sept. 2020
Students will explore poetry using the works of Eugene Field, the “Children’s Poet.” This lesson will help children explore their creativity, develop grammar skills, and improve their ability to read and appreciate works of fiction. Extra activities include word searches, ad libs, and word scramble!
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The Dred Scott Case
Grades 5-12th
Nov. 2020
Children will learn about the struggles of an enslaved person fighting for their freedom through the Dred Scott Case. Students will improve reading and comprehension skills by analyzing a short summary of the case and answering questions. A video at the Old Courthouse gives further insights into the period.
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Roswell Field
Grades 5-12th
Nov. 2020
Children will learn about Roswell Field, most famous for his work on the Dred Scott Case. This activity will further improve student’s critical thinking ability as they read and analyze a short biography on Roswell then answer the provided questions. A video at the Old Courthouse gives further insights into the period.
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St. Louis Pre-1865
Primary Grade Levels
Mar. 2021
Three individual lesson plans cover: Three Flags Day, Mormons in Missouri, and the Missouri Compromise.
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St. Louis Pre-1865
Secondary Grade Levels
Mar. 2021
Three individual lesson plans cover: Three Flags Day, Mormons in Missouri, and the Missouri Compromise.
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Influential St. Louis
Primary Grade Levels
May 2021
Two individual lesson plans cover: St. Louis Business and the 1904 World’s Fair.
Influential St. Louis
Secondary Grade Levels
May 2021
Two individual lesson plans cover: St. Louis Business and the 1904 World’s Fair.
19th Century Toys
2-8th
May, 2020
Learn how children entertained themselves during the 19th century. Included in this informational packet is an introduction to the Field House Museum, a video on a variety of historic toys, instructions on how to play the games mentioned, and a video tutorial on creating a kaleidoscope!
Learn MoreActivities For Your Visit
Find worksheet downloads to accompany The Power of Words: The Ongoing Tale of Black Children’s Literature. Activities include matching, word search, and ad lib along with a brief summary of the exhibit.
