Magic House

Plan Your Visit

Where Fun and Learning Come to Play

At The Magic House, play isn’t just fun – it is the best way for your child to learn and practice new skills! See the magic of the world through your child’s eyes as they play their way through hundreds of interactive exhibits. 

Summer Hours

Monday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

For special hours, click here.

All-Day Admission

General admission tickets give you access to The Magic House ALL DAY!

Adults and children 1 and up: $15.00
Children under 1: Free
Group visits (15 or more): $7.50*

*In order to receive this rate, a minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children. 

School Year Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

Summer Hours

Starting Friday, May 23

Monday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Memorial Day 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

For special hours, click here.

All-Day Admission

General admission tickets give you access to The Magic House ALL DAY!

Adults and children 1 and up: $15.00
Children under 1: Free
Group visits (15 or more): $7.50*

*In order to receive this rate, a minimum of one adult chaperone is required for every five children. 

Free Family Nights

The Magic House hosts Free Family Night every third Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m. These special nights enable a family (up to two adults and four children) to visit the Museum at no cost.

For the list of dates, click here.

Special Admission

$3 after 3 p.m.

The Magic House offers a $3 after 3 p.m. discount for families from our region. Residents of St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, Jefferson County, Franklin County, St. Charles County, Warren County and Lincoln County can enjoy $3 admission per person from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. To receive the discount, guests need to provide proof of residency.

Foster Families

With proof of appropriate paperwork, foster families in Missouri and Illinois receive free admission to The Magic House. 

Active Duty Military 

The Magic House participates in Blue Star Museums, which means active-duty military and their immediate family members receive free admission to The Magic House from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Must show proof of military ID to receive discount.

From Labor Day through Memorial Day, active-duty military members will receive free admission with proof of military ID, and immediate family members will receive 50% off admission. 

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