Storytelling in the Museum

Storytelling in the Museum is back at the Missouri History Museum on Friday, October 16, and it's a regular thing you can keep coming back to. It runs most Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 to 11:00 AM in the History Clubhouse, so if you've got a preschooler and a free morning, it's an easy one to slot into your routine.

Each session is built around a different theme, which keeps it from feeling like the same thing every time. You'll see things like Grandparents Day, Disability History, baking, or homes around the world. A dedicated educator leads the whole thing, picking books that show a wide range of people and experiences—the kind of stories where kids can actually see themselves reflected. It's a mix of songs, movement, traditional and contemporary storybooks, and a bit of local history, all aimed at early literacy and the kind of social-emotional learning that fits the preschool age. The goal is simple: help young kids learn about their world and develop a genuine love of reading.

If you need it, ASL interpretation is available for the Friday sessions with two weeks' notice. And since you're already at the museum, you can make a full morning of it. The Missouri History Museum in Forest Park has permanent exhibits on the 1904 World's Fair, the history of St. Louis, and a Charles A. Lindbergh display, plus special exhibits that change throughout the year. You can hang out with the kids in the Clubhouse and then wander through the galleries afterward.

It's free to attend, and the sessions run from 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Beyond October 16, the schedule continues with dates like Tuesday, October 20; Tuesday, October 27; Friday, October 30; Tuesday, November 3; Friday, November 6; Tuesday, November 10; Friday, November 13; Tuesday, November 17; Friday, November 20; Tuesday, November 24; Tuesday, December 1; Friday, December 4; Tuesday, December 8; Friday, December 11; Tuesday, December 15; and Friday, December 18. You'll find it in the History Clubhouse at 5700 Lindell Blvd, right in Forest Park.