Soldiers' Memorial, St. Louis

Name: Soldiers' Memorial
Address: 1315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, 63103-2317, United States
Telephone: +1 314-818-6780

#44 among attractions in St. Louis

Museum, Military museum, History museum

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The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in downtown St. Louis is a memorial and military museum, at 1315 Chestnut Street, owned by the City of St. Louis and operated by the Missouri Historical Society. Interior east and west wings contain display cases with military displays and memorabilia from World War I and subsequent American wars. The open-air central breezeway contains a massive black marble cenotaph upon which are engraved the names of all of St. Louis' war dead from the first world war. ()

Coordinates: 38°37'44"N, 90°11'60"W

Address

1315 Chestnut StDowntown St. LouisSt. Louis 63103-2317 United States

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+1 314-818-6780

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Soldiers' Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Busch Stadium, Scottrade Center, The Dome at America's Center, City Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Soldiers' Memorial open?

Soldiers' Memorial is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Soldiers' Memorial?

Nearby attractions include St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis (4 min walk), Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis (4 min walk), Peabody Opera House, St. Louis (4 min walk), Campbell House Museum, St. Louis (5 min walk).

How to get to Soldiers' Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Soldiers' Memorial:

Bus

S • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)
P • Lines: 174X (7 min walk)

Light rail

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Red (9 min walk)
8th & Pine • Lines: Blue, Red (11 min walk)

Train

Saint Louis (10 min walk)