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The St. Louis Art Museum in 2023

Michael Davies

St. Louis offers many free attractions to both residents and visitors. One of the premium features of the city is the St. Louis Art Museum, located in Forest Park. With exceptional exhibits presented each year, you probably want to know what to expect in 2023!

Current exhibits running until spring 2023 include art by Meleko Mokgosi, 20th Century German Modernism. There is also the relationship between art in music represented by Sam Young. Exhibitions to look out for in 2023 are works by Monet and Mitchel, Native American abstract art from the late 20th century, and Austrian folk textiles from the early 20th century.

With so many options, the only choice is to spend a day enjoying the best the St. Louis Art museum has to offer.

Where Is the Art Museum Located?

The St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) is located in Forest Park, one of the largest city parks in the nation. Atop Art Hill, where many locals go sledding in the Winter, SLAM offers artwork from all recorded times and cultures for visitors to enjoy.

SLAM Hours and Parking

Free parking is available in two large lots on the northern side of the Museum. Additional free parking can be found for a mile in any direction through__out the winding lanes of Forest park.
Hours:
Closed Mondays
Tues-Sunday 10:00a-5:00p
Fridays 10:00a-9:00p

Are There Currently COVID Restrictions?

Currently, there are no COVID restrictions when visiting SLAM. However, visitors are recommended to wear masks.

How Much Does It Cost To Go to the Art Museum?

The St. Louis Art Museum is notable for being free to the public. Visitors can immediately begin enjoying prized artwork from around the world.

However, there are some ticketed exhibits available that cost a nominal fee. However, ticketed exhibitions are free on Fridays.
Tickets are:
$12 per adult
$10 for seniors and students
$6 per child aged 6-12
Free for children five and under

Members of SLAM receive free admission to all ticketed exhibitions, which are free to the public on Fridays.

What Are the Top 3 Exhibitions Currently On Exhibit?

Several current exhibitions will extend into 2023, many of which are free to the public.
Currents 122: Meleko Mokgosi
Open until February 19, 2023
Galleries 249-250
Free

Currents 122 features new works by Meleko Mokgosi, a Botswana artist and associate professor at Yale. Mokgosi explores the role of the subject through space with work inspired by the french philosopher Foucault.

Day & Dream in Modern Germany
Open until February 26, 2023
Galleries 234-235
Free

With German artwork from 1914-1945, Day & Dream explores artwork spanning the two world wars and features significant works by Max Beckman and others.

Beckman fled Germany in the 1940s to eventually live in St. Louis, where he became a major artistic influence and professor at Washington University.

Samson Young: Sonata for Smoke
Open until April 09, 2023
Gallery 301
Free

Visit a world of sight and sound as you venture into Samson Young’s Sonata for Smoke. Young brings a modern take on artwork with full-scale installations that marry art and music.

This exhibition features Young’s interpretation of smoke’s fluid, magical, and fleeting nature.

What Exhibitions Should I Expect in 2023?

2023 offers exciting artwork from all over the world, bridging eras and cultures with its diverse selection of exhibitions.

Fabricating Empire: Folk Textiles and Austrian 20th Century Design
Opens on January 06, 2023
Gallery 100
Free

Take a glimpse into textiles from a century ago with Fabricating Empire. This exhibition features folk clothing from the period when textile manufacturing flourished. It evaluates the relationship between homemade clothing and mass-produced designs.

Monet/Mitchell: Painting the French Landscape
Opens on March 25, 2023
Free public viewing on Friday, March 24
Taylor Hall in East Building, near the entrance
Ticketed Exhibition ($12 for adults)
Free on Fridays

SLAM contains a priceless collection of works by the French artists Monet and Mitchell. These artists were champions of French Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism, respectively.

This exhibition features their best works and how their very different styles influenced the Artistic avant-garde in their periods.

Action/Abstraction Redefined: Modern Native Art
Opens on June 24, 2023
Free public viewing on Friday, June 23
Gallery 212
Ticketed Exhibition ($12 for adults)
Free on Fridays

View vibrant colors and dynamic vignettes with SLAM’s first exhibition featuring modern Native American art. Various artists, including Fritz Scholder, Lloyd Kiva New, and Linda Lomahaftewa, present a modern take on ancient and abstract Native American principles.

Whether it’s a trip to the zoo, a walk around the Gateway Arch or a visit to the St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis offers exceptional free attractions to the public. One of the best ways to take advantage of these amenities is to visit the SLAM in Forest Park.

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Written by Copywriter Michael C. Davies