gThese attractions are near the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Come make a day of it and visit some or all of them. You can get there by car, bicycle or walking!
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PARKS AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS
533 Grant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 815-8800 | stlouisco.com/parks/jb
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
POWDER MAGAZINE MUSEUM
The Powder Magazine Museum displays St. Louis County Parks’ core collection of artifacts that tell the story of the history of Jefferson Barracks from its inception in 1826 until its closure in 1946.
OLD ORDNANCE ROOM MUSEUM
Between the Lines: Communication during times of war
Between the Lines explores the vital role communication has during a time of war. A successful military must remain connected and unified against an enemy force, and morale of the troops must be kept high through a strong connection to their loved ones back at home, a reminder of what the fight for freedom truly means.
THE PAVILION AT LEMAY
305 Gregg Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 615-8877 | stlouisco.com/parks/lemay
This 42,000 square foot recreation center is located inside Jefferson Barracks Parks. It features an indoor track, fitness area, multipurpose gymnasium, meetings rooms and a child care area.
Aquatic Center
The aquatic center features a deep water pool with slide, diving board, diving platform and climbing wall, lap lanes, a wet deck area, lazy river and a tot area with play structure. There is also a party room, locker rooms and a concession stand.
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JEFFERSON BARRACKS ORDNANCE MUSEUM
94 Worth Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
Open Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Jefferson Barracks Ordnance Museum has displays of ordnance from all branches of the military -- powder canisters, grenades, shells, missiles, torpedoes and bombs.
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JEFFERSON BARRACKS POW-MIA MUSEUM
16-18 Hancock Ave
St. Louis, MO 63125 | jbpow-mia.org
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
It is the hope that a Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum will not only honor the service and tremendous sacrifices of our POW’s and MIA’s, but will also become a source of deep pride for Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis County, the State of Missouri and indeed all Americans by staying true to the words of its motto: “No One Left Behind, No One Forgotten.”
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MISSOURI CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
222 Worth Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 845-1861 | mcwm.org
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Missouri Civil War Museum is the state’s premier Civil War museum dedicated to honor the thousands of men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Through the weapons, equipment, items, and uniforms of those who lived during our nation’s defining moment in history, they tell their story in an unbiased interpretation.
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JEFFERSON BARRACKS WIND PHONE
Behind the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
533 Bagby Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
Along a paved path overlooking the Mississippi River is a Wind Phone. Inspired by Japanese gardener Itaru Sasaki's Wind Phone, Katy McKay created a piece that bridges the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery and the Jefferson Barracks Park in an effort to provide an instrument to express the grief of losing a loved one.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PARKS AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS
533 Grant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 815-8800 | stlouisco.com/parks/jb
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
POWDER MAGAZINE MUSEUM
The Powder Magazine Museum displays St. Louis County Parks’ core collection of artifacts that tell the story of the history of Jefferson Barracks from its inception in 1826 until its closure in 1946.
OLD ORDNANCE ROOM MUSEUM
Between the Lines: Communication during times of war
Between the Lines explores the vital role communication has during a time of war. A successful military must remain connected and unified against an enemy force, and morale of the troops must be kept high through a strong connection to their loved ones back at home, a reminder of what the fight for freedom truly means.
THE PAVILION AT LEMAY
305 Gregg Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 615-8877 | stlouisco.com/parks/lemay
This 42,000 square foot recreation center is located inside Jefferson Barracks Parks. It features an indoor track, fitness area, multipurpose gymnasium, meetings rooms and a child care area.
Aquatic Center
The aquatic center features a deep water pool with slide, diving board, diving platform and climbing wall, lap lanes, a wet deck area, lazy river and a tot area with play structure. There is also a party room, locker rooms and a concession stand.
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JEFFERSON BARRACKS ORDNANCE MUSEUM
94 Worth Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
Open Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Jefferson Barracks Ordnance Museum has displays of ordnance from all branches of the military -- powder canisters, grenades, shells, missiles, torpedoes and bombs.
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JEFFERSON BARRACKS POW-MIA MUSEUM
16-18 Hancock Ave
St. Louis, MO 63125 | jbpow-mia.org
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
It is the hope that a Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum will not only honor the service and tremendous sacrifices of our POW’s and MIA’s, but will also become a source of deep pride for Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis County, the State of Missouri and indeed all Americans by staying true to the words of its motto: “No One Left Behind, No One Forgotten.”
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MISSOURI CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
222 Worth Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 845-1861 | mcwm.org
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Missouri Civil War Museum is the state’s premier Civil War museum dedicated to honor the thousands of men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Through the weapons, equipment, items, and uniforms of those who lived during our nation’s defining moment in history, they tell their story in an unbiased interpretation.
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JEFFERSON BARRACKS WIND PHONE
Behind the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
533 Bagby Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
Along a paved path overlooking the Mississippi River is a Wind Phone. Inspired by Japanese gardener Itaru Sasaki's Wind Phone, Katy McKay created a piece that bridges the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery and the Jefferson Barracks Park in an effort to provide an instrument to express the grief of losing a loved one.
