FAQ
There is no need to purchase advance tickets. You can purchase admission when you arrive at our front desk!
The Magic House is fun for everyone! Toddlers enjoy For Baby & Me, an exhibit area inspired by nursery rhymes. Preschoolers love Wonder Works, an area designed especially for younger children to explore the wonders of the world around them. Children ages five to 11 especially like the Children’s Village, a kid-sized community with a market, pet clinic, bank, library, garage and even a fishing pond.
Older children enjoy our Make-It Workshop, where they sew on a real sewing machine, create a unique sculpture out of recycled materials, see a 3D printer in action and more.
The Magic House is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for families by providing a variety of healthy food options in our Picnic Basket Cafe. Enjoy delicious meals and snacks made with whole grains and fresh ingredients, many grown on site.
Preorders are recommended! Order your snack or meal before your visit with our new online ordering system. Plus, extend your visit by enjoying your meal on our patio or pavilion.
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We welcome you to bring a water bottle to fill at one of our water bottle stations.
Families can bring food to the Museum’s outdoor Garden Pavilion. These facilities are available on a first come, first serve basis. Outside food is not allowed within the Museum or Picnic Basket Cafe. Families are also welcome to leave for lunch and return the same day with a Magic House admission sticker.
Visitors are welcome to bring strollers to The Magic House. Please note that the Museum does not rent strollers. Elevators and ramps are located throughout the Museum to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.
Memberships can be purchased online or in-person at The Magic House.
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Thank you for considering a gift to The Magic House. There are many ways to give. To learn more, visit our Support the Museum section or contact the Development Office 314-288-2516.
All floors of the Museum are accessible. In addition to elevators and ramps throughout the building, we offer additional accessible entrances at the Emerson Education Center and Members Entrance, located closest to accessible parking spaces.
The Magic House hosts Free Family Nights on the third Friday of every month. Thanks to the support of Emerson, this event offers free admission to families (up to two adults and four of their own children) from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Due to capacity regulations, space is limited and reentry is not allowed.
All appointments are made through St. Louis Children’s Hospital. You may find details here.