Scout Programs

The Magic House is proud to welcome all scouts to the Museum for hands-on learning and fun.  Learn more about our programs at The Magic House in Kirkwood below.

Plus, click here to learn about even more offerings at our satellite location in the City of St. Louis!

For more information or schedule your troop visit, please contact our Education Department at 314.288.2529 or educationinfo@magichouse.org

Girl Scout Self-Guided Badge Tours
Public Hours

A visit to The Magic House can meet many badge requirements for Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts.  STEM, art and civics experiences are all highlighted in our self-guided badge booklets for Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts, available onsite.

COST: $7 per person, minimum of 15 people per group


Girl Scout Private STEAM Center Rental
Sundays 9:30 to 10:30 am (available September-May)

Before The Magic House opens, Girl Scout Troop can rent the entire STEAM Center (Science Lab, Art Studio, Make-it Workshop and Future Play) for one hour of exclusive exploration. Price includes the opportunity to stay and play during public hours after the Museum opens to the public.

Cost: $10 per person, minimum of 10 scouts per rental


Girl Scout Badge Workshops
4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (September – May) During this one-hour workshop, Magic House staff will lead scouts through a series of activities to meet specific badge requirements. All materials and supplies will be provided.

Cost: $15 per person, Minimum 10 per Workshop and Maximum of 20 Girl Scouts per Workshop

Daisies – Mechanical Engineering: Board Game, Mechanical Engineering: Roller Coaster
Brownies – Democracy, Painting, Home Scientist
Juniors – Mechanical Engineering: Balloon Car, Democracy, Drawing


Girl Scout Camp-Ins 

Scouts are invited to The Magic House for their next camping adventure! On select evenings, scouts can camp in the great indoors and have The Magic House all to themselves as they explore the Museum after dark, take part in fun activities, sleep “under the exhibits” and more!

Participants will enjoy an evening snack, a light breakfast and receive a special Magic House Camp-In patch. Check-in is at 7:30 pm, check-out is at 8:00 am.