We wanted to explore the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park while we were in St Louis. This was especially interesting as it covered the history of the development of Forest Park for the Worlds Fair.
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Entry area and gift shop entrance |
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The sister plane to the Spirit of St Louis |
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One portion of the Museum is dedicated to the Worlds Fair |
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An overview of the building of the World Fair held in Forest Park |
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Items of all types were on display at the Fair |
Another portion of the Museum is dedicated to the history of the Mississippi on the effect on the development of Missouri
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Nice exhibits of river boats covered the history of that technology |
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Other levels of the museum covered the timeline of Missouri history |
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The personalities and skills of famous Missourian's were detailed |
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I loved this Chuck Berry story |
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You can't cover Missouri history without covering beer making |
Lots to see in this museum. It especially gives a good overview to how Forest Park was developed and what an integral part of St Louis that has become.
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