Discover history and literature at The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum with admissions for up to four people and up to 45% off
Join a guided tour of the historic home, explore museum exhibits, uncover the rich history of 19th-century St. Louis
Curious about the life and times of 19th-century St. Louis? Dive into changing exhibits featuring the Field family, historic toys, and more at this iconic museum. Each visit promises new discoveries as you journey through time in this National Landmark. Check their website for current exhibitions.
What we offer
Experience history with different admission options tailored to your group size. Each ticket grants access to explore exhibits celebrating Eugene Field's literary contributions or Roswell Field's legal legacy. Visitors can enjoy changing displays that keep every trip exciting.- Admission for Four: Access for four individuals to explore the museum and its exhibits.
- Admission for One: Single entry to enjoy all the historical offerings within the museum.
- Admission for Two: Perfect for pairs who want to delve into rich historical narratives together.
Why you should grab the offer
This deal offers a chance to step back in time at a venue recognized as both historically significant and engagingly interactive. With options catering to solo adventurers or groups, everyone can appreciate unique aspects like Eugene Field’s literary influence or Roswell Field’s pivotal role in American legal history. Dynamic rotating exhibits ensure there's always something fresh to see during visits, keeping it interesting no matter how many times you return. Plus, this museum isn't just about looking back; it actively connects with its community through events that create memorable experiences while supporting its educational mission.Need to know info
About The Field House Museum
The Field House Museum is a dynamic museum and historic site focused on the Field Family. Once the home of Roswell Field, noted St. Louis attorney, it is also the birthplace of his son, Eugene Field, the “Children’s Poet.” The Field House Museum opened as the first historic house museum within St. Louis in 1936 and has since been designated a National Historic Landmark.
Built in 1845, the home was once part of twelve rowhouses along Walsh’s Row, an upper middle-class area of St. Louis. While living in the home, Roswell Field became the key attorney in the Dred & Harriet Scott Freedom Suit when he formulated the legal strategy that propelled the case to federal court. As an adult, Eugene Field made a name for himself in the literary world, first as a newspaper columnist and later as a children’s poet. “Wynken, Blynken, and Nod” and “The Gingham Dog and Calico Cat” became some of his most well-known works. Today, the house is the last of the row left standing and has been lovingly restored both inside and out to appear much as it did in the late 19th century.
Decorated in period furnishings, including many that belonged to the Field family, a guided tour of the historic house will take through the first-floor double parlor entertaining space and up to the second-floor master bedroom and study. One will also be able to explore rotating exhibits on the house’s third-floor and the attached museum featuring the many collections of the Field House Museum along with traveling exhibits.