These 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 | www.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 Art at War Despite their difference in impression, the human actions of creating art and enacting war have had immeasurable impact on each other. As displayed through original works by famed editorial cartoonist Bill Mauldin, the effect of thousands of pieces of propaganda art, and the introduction of camouflage into warfare from the mind of an American painter, Art at Wartells the fascinating story of the relationship between two seemingly opposing topics.
THE PAVILION AT LEMAY 305 Gregg Road St. Louis, MO 63125 (314) 615-8877 | www.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 (314) 894-5511 Open Friday though 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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MISSOURI CIVIL WAR MUSEUM 222 Worth Road St. Louis, MO 63125 (314) 845-1861 | www.mcwm.org Open Wednesday through 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.