Passport To The World: Cultural Program Series
From the Argentinian Tango Festival to Diwali Festival of Lights to a Chinese New Year Celebration join us in celebrating cultures from around the world in our year-long Passport To The World: Cultural Program Series! Each program will provide engaging, interactive and hands-on opportunities that will help to promote global literacy and foster tolerance and inclusion of different traditions, religions, appearances, languages and art forms.
Passport To The World: Cultural Programs are free with Museum Admission.
German Easter Celebration
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Art Studio & Story Time Theater
Frohe Ostern! This month we are celebrating Easter the German way! Germans have been dying and decorating eggs for centuries. Today, the tradition has become a staple for Easter celebrations where children and families decorate eggs before hanging them on an ostereierbaum, or Easter egg tree. Join us in exploring this timeless tradition accompanied by German Kindertanzgruppe dance performances throughout the day.
The German Cultural Society of St. Louis began in 1945 to support German refugees fleeing Europe because of World War II. Today they strive to preserve their cultural heritage by fostering fellowship and sharing traditions including those related to language, music, and dance.
Mexican Traditional Dance
Date: May 10, 2025
Location: Story Time Theater
Celebrate the opening of our newest cultural exhibit, Viva Mexico, in the World Traveler Gallery just in time for Dia del Niรฑo, or Childrenโs Day. Explore the beautiful country of Mexico firsthand in this interactive exhibit before celebrating the rich and vibrant culture through traditional dance performances and workshops. ยกCelebra con nosotros!
Alma de Mexico is a Mexican folklore dance group, representing traditional dances from 11 different states of Mexico. The group has been active in the St. Louis region for nearly two decades, participating in numerous events around the area.
Chinaโs Dragon Boat Festival
Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Art Studio
Chinaโs Dragon Boat Festival is one of Chinaโs largest summer holidays involving longtime traditions and ancient superstitions. The holiday is also celebrated with delicious food, good-luck emblems, and festive celebrations. Join us in the celebrations with arts projects directly from China, facilitated by the St. Louis Modern Chinese School.
The St. Louis Modern Chinese School is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing children of all ages and cultural backgrounds with avenues for learning Chinese culture through programs that teach calligraphy, crafts, song, dance and more.