Missouri History Museum

Hugh Ferriss was a highly regarded architectural illustrator from St. Louis. His distinct moody nighttime illustrations of skyscrapers and suspension bridges inspired the backdrops of many fictional worlds like Gotham City, Metropolis and Emerald City.

Handwritten letters are some of the most treasured artifacts held at the Missouri History Museum. On April 19, head archivist Dennis Northcott will share some of his favorites.

Historian Katie Moon describes notable women who shaped St. Louis history.

An expert from the Missouri History Museum details how to research your home’s history.

Andrew Wanko of the Missouri History Museum previews the “St. Louis Sound” exhibit, which looks at how the city shaped popular music in America, from Scott Joplin to Nelly.

On Tuesday, the Missouri History Museum and Opera Theatre of St. Louis presented “I Dream a World: A Celebration of Juneteenth” in commemoration of the day when people who’d been enslaved in Texas belatedly learned of their emancipation.

The Missouri Historical Society has a major project underway to document and preserve aspects of LGBTQ history in St. Louis. To help prepare for a special exhibition on the LGBTQ community that will open in 2024, the Missouri History Museum is first presenting a virtual exhibit, which launches Thursday, to kick-start the effort.

In her new children’s book "Ruth’s River Dreams," historian Elizabeth A. Pickard re-imagines the life of river historian and educator Ruth Ferris, who lived from 1891–1993. Ferris made it her life’s work to study Missouri’s waterways — particularly the Mississippi River.

This month marks 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted U.S. women the right to vote. But the fight for women’s suffrage was a long one, starting many decades prior to that celebratory day in 1920. And St. Louis women were among some of the earliest suffragists around the country. One of them was Virginia Minor, who is often a footnote in narratives that focus on more prominent figures such as Susan B. Anthony. In 1872, Minor made her way to the registrar's office in her district, intent on registering to vote.

Curators from the Missouri Historical Society are documenting how St. Louisans have coped with the coronavirus pandemic. The collection includes photos, videos and journal entries that capture what it's like to live during a pandemic.