The Sheldon, St. Louis

Name: The Sheldon
Address: 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, 63108, United States
Telephone: +1 314-533-9900

#81 among attractions in St. Louis

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Missouri was designed by noted 1904 World's Fair architect Louis C. Spiering and built in 1912 as the home of the Ethical Society of St. Louis. Musicians and public speakers throughout the years have enjoyed the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall, earning The Sheldon its reputation as "The Carnegie Hall of St. Louis." Well-known singers and ensembles have performed at The Sheldon, and speakers such as Albert Einstein, Dwight Eisenhower and Ernest Hemingway have spoken from its stage. The St. Louis Chapter of the League of Women Voters was founded in The Sheldon's Green Room. ()

Coordinates: 38°38'23"N, 90°13'60"W

Address

3648 Washington BlvdGrand CenterSt. Louis 63108 United States

Contact

+1 314-533-9900

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Day trips

The Sheldon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chaifetz Arena, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Powell Hall, Samuel Cupples House.

0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis
15 min walk • Chaifetz Arena stands as a modern landmark in the bustling city of St. Louis, United States, serving as a premier sports and entertainment venue. Opened in April 2008, this state-of-the-art arena is situated on the campus of Saint Louis University and has become a hub...
~540 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, St. Louis
3 min walk • The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is an art museum for contemporary art, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Known informally as the CAM St. Louis, the museum is located at 3750 Washington Boulevard in the Grand Center Arts District. The building is designed by the American architect Brad Cloepfil.
~930 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Powell Hall, St. Louis
5 min walk • Powell Hall is the home of the St. Louis Symphony. It was named after Walter S. Powell, a local St. Louis businessman, whose widow donated $1 million towards the purchase and use of this hall by the symphony. The hall seats 2,683.
~1280 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Samuel Cupples House, St. Louis
7 min walk • The Samuel Cupples House is a historic mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, constructed from 1888 to 1890 by Samuel Cupples. It is now a museum on the campus of Saint Louis University. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
~1630 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Moolah Cinema and Lounge, St. Louis
8 min walk • The Moolah Temple, formally the Moolah Temple of the Mystic Shrine, is a historic building located at 3821 Lindell, in St. Louis, Missouri. It was built in 1912 for use as a meeting place, and is "a brick and tile building in the Moorish style.
~390 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis
2 min walk • Pulitzer Arts Foundation is an art museum in St. Louis, Missouri, that presents special exhibitions and public programs. Known informally as the Pulitzer, the museum is located at 3716 Washington Boulevard in the Grand Center Arts District.
~990 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Francis Xavier College Church, St. Louis
5 min walk • St. Francis Xavier College Church is a Catholic church in the Midtown neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The church was built by the Society of Jesus in 1836: the current building dates from 1884.
~430 ftSE
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Continental Life Building, St. Louis
3 min walk • The Continental-Life Building, also known as the Continental Building, is an Art Deco skyscraper in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, which was completed in 1930. The building is located in Grand Center in St.
~1350 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Grand Center, St. Louis
7 min walk • The Grand Center Arts District is located in the Midtown St. Louis Historic District north of the Saint Louis University campus. Referred to colloquially as Grand Center, the neighborhood's formal name is Covenant Blu Grand Center. The neighborhood's is a member of the Global Cultural Districts Network.
~1770 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, St. Louis
9 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art is the world's first interfaith museum of contemporary art that engages religious and spiritual themes.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, St. Louis
11 min walk • St. Alphonsus Liguori "Rock" Catholic Church is an historic Black Catholic church in St. Louis, Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Sheldon open?

The Sheldon is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Sheldon?

Nearby attractions include Fox Theatre, St. Louis (2 min walk), Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis (2 min walk), Continental Life Building, St. Louis (3 min walk), Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, St. Louis (3 min walk).

How to get to The Sheldon by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Sheldon:

Light rail

Grand • Lines: Blue, Red (19 min walk)
Cortex • Lines: Blue, Red (27 min walk)