Top Missouri Art & Culture

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions St. Louis. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their sense of wonder. Experience gravity-defying installations, life-size kaleidoscopes, and mind-bending holograms that play tricks on your senses. This unique attraction is perfect for families, friends, and couples looking for a memorable outing. We are part of the arts and entertainment district known as City Foundry STL Public Market in bustling Midtown St. Louis.

With centuries of history, great sports teams, and magnificent architecture, St. Louis has something to offer everyone. Get the perfect orientation to the city and decide what to do and see next during this narrated tour aboard a vehicle styled as a 19th-century trolley. See Forest Park, Union Station, the home of the Cardinals, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, including the interior where schedules permit, and more.

Ideal for first-time visitors and history buffs, this St. Louis true crime walking tour gives you an introduction to St. Louis’ Soulard Neighborhood, known for its annual Mardi Gras celebrations, while diving deep into the area’s history. Revisit the days of armed bank robberies, voting riots, bloody duels, and prohibition gangsters while listening to stories from your guide as you pass by historic homes, starting at Molly's bar and ending near Soulard Farmers Market.

In Springfield, Missouri, the Gothic masterpiece of Pythian Castle sits shrouded in supernatural legend. Delve deeper into the dark recesses of the castle on this group ghost tour at night. Tour the castle; visit spots of reputed haunting; learn about Pythian Castle’s century-long history; listen to spine-chilling tales of specters and spirits; and perhaps encounter a restless soul.

Enjoy some of your favorite songs performed in one night at "Legends in Concert," a Branson show that features tributes to Adele, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and more. It's a high-energy act of iconic music from a variety of genres, making it one of Branson's most popular shows. Memorabilia from Dick Clark's American Bandstand archives is also on display for those who arrive early.

Immerse yourself in an impressive collection of movie and television history. With costumes, props, and famous signatures covering the walls, it’s easy to come to spend an hour exploring the history and the excitement of Hollywood and all of the world-famous entertainment it has provided. You can also add the opportunity to go behind the ropes for a mini-photo shoot in your favorite movie car!

Experience mind-bending tricks and state-of-the-art production during the Reza Edge of Illusion Show in Branson, Missouri. Purchase your tickets and reserve your desired seat for this show that is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy interactive moments and grand-scale illusions that are sure to leave you scratching your head.

Buy your tickets in advance for the Haygoods show in Branson, Missouri, to plan your vacation ahead of time. Guarantee your admission to this popular show to avoid sold-out days or times. Listen to a talented family providing music and dance with special effects and more than 20 different instruments.

Embark on a journey through Kansas City’s rich history! From gunslingers and gangsters to pioneers and presidents, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the legendary characters of KC. Over 1.5 to 2 hours, this walking tour takes you on a journey through our city - starting in the historic River Market and guiding you to the heart of downtown. Learn about the legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James and the massive roles that Kansas City icons played in art, music, and politics. Listen and explore as our guides share sites and stories that make Kansas City one of a kind.

See a vibrant side of Kansas City on a walking tour with a native Kansas City local. You’ll see and learn things you’d likely not discover alone. Uncover the history of jazz in KC, visit some of its musical venues and landmarks and learn about the civil rights movement in the city, which was a center of the fight African American rights in the Midwest.

Discover Kansas City after dark on a haunted pub crawl through the city’s historic downtown, where grand hotels, old theaters, society neighborhoods, and lively bars reveal a past filled with vice, scandal, tragedy, and restless spirits. This 21+ walking tour blends haunted history, true crime, and Kansas City nightlife into one unforgettable night out. This is not the polite version of Kansas City history. This is the city behind closed doors: the city of saloons, hotel rooms, gambling halls, backroom deals, scandal, jazz-age nightlife, and stories that refused to stay buried. Perfect for date nights, friend groups, visitors, locals, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for a grown-up ghost tour with a drink in hand. All guests must be age 21+ with a valid I.D. Drinks not included with tour.

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through St. Louis with our ghost tour, where history and hauntings intertwine in a thrilling adventure! Guided by a local expert in the supernatural, this tour leads you through a mile of the city's most haunted and historic sites, each shrouded in eerie tales and ghostly encounters. As you wander the historic district, you’ll uncover haunting stories that linger in the shadows of iconic buildings, from the haunted Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, where fallen soldiers' spirits are said to roam, to the Stifel Theatre, known for its spectral performances. Washington Square Park and Kaufman Park also harbor their own ghostly legends and tragic histories that will give you chills. Though private buildings are off-limits, the paranormal energy of these locations will keep you on edge throughout the evening. Lace up your shoes, stay alert, and prepare for an unforgettable night of ghostly encounters in St. Louis!

Join a neighborhood local in the Central West End and enjoy "A Taste of Two Cities", a curated sampling of hidden gems and only-in-STL eats like toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake, and the perennially controversial Provel cheese. Most guests skip dinner. In between, you'll enjoy an easy 2-mile walk accompanied by sights and tales of two distinct eras of St. Louis' (and American) history. The first, one of opulent Gilded-Age wealth culminating in a globally-attended showcase of human achievement in 1904 - a World's Fair we still won't shut up about. And the second - a less-spoken-of chapter of self-inflicted wounds that would create the Delmar Divide and come to a head when the Black Lives Matter movement is born in nearby Ferguson in 2014. "A balanced view of history. No punches pulled. Every part is human, beautiful and ugly." — ahunkins, Minneapolis MN "I always book a walking history/food tour in every city I visit, and this was hands down the best." — Kelly E.

Learn about the sights and stories of Kansas City—and spot some of its major arts attractions—on this small-group Segway tour. After getting acquainted with your Segway during an included training session, follow your guide through the streets. Listen as they point out important landmarks and sights of interest that tell the tale of this eclectic city, including public artworks, historic landmarks, and more.

Buy your tickets in advance to the Amazing Acrobats: Grand Shanghai Circus show in Branson. By purchasing ahead of time, you have your pick of days and times for this mesmerizing show at the Grand Shanghai Theatre. Sit back and enjoy acts that include feats of human strength, aerial acrobatics, precision skating, and foot juggling.

Truth Traveler is a 5D Virtual Reality journey through Biblical history. This is more than a show—it's a multisensory journey designed for all ages and backgrounds. The state-of-the-art 5D technology transports you to Creation. From Eden, you'll travel through the flood, Noah’s Ark, the deserted Tower of Babel, the birth and crucifixion of Christ. The highlight comes as you step into Christ’s ascension, surrounded by sights, sounds, smells, & sensations. Throughout, you’ll be accompanied by P.O.D., a robot guide. Motion benches, wind, scents, & sensory effects ensure you don’t just watch—you feel it. The experience concludes with a powerful message of redemption, leaving you inspired. After your 5D journey you'll then see the award-winning "Fear Not" film. In Fear Not, Mary tells Baby Jesus of the prophecies of His birth & their fulfillment. The panoramic production immerses you in a dramatic, beautiful chronicle & brings home the enormity of unconditional Love.

Motown comes alive in Branson at "Motown Downtown," a tribute show to legends such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and more. Sing along to favorite songs from the 1960s and '70s, and enjoy a special tribute to The Temptations.

With over 50 theatres, Branson’s nicknamed the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World,” and the Petersens put on one of the city’s best shows. At the Little Opry Theatre, you’ll catch their heartwarming take on the roots of American music, with familial love, clean comedy, and plenty of acoustic riffs.

Make a unique souvenir to remind you of Kansas City with this small-group jewelry lesson. The experience is a sustainable option as it focuses on using locally-sourced materials, such as wood, leather, and linen. Choose to make a bracelet, earrings, or a card wallet; and learn about the city’s garment industry history from your teacher. As a special treat, craft beer, wine, or cider tastings are included from artisan producers.

Haunted city tours give travelers a different perspective than just a history tour, and this St. Louis Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour goes beyond what history buffs would be interested in to appeal to those who love a spooky tale. You'll learn about the Lemp family, their mansion, their brewery, and the long-forgotten Marion Hospital from a paranormal investigator who lives for a little mystery.

Walk through the soul of the city and discover it’s iconic landmarks. Go at your own pace, anytime. You'll see the biggest monument, one of the oldest cathedrals west of the Mississippi, the most historic civil rights trials and the most beautiful art. You’ll see that and hear the stories of the people that made the this city. Why choose this tour? Great price for a great experience! See the sites at your own pace. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Stop anytime. Continue anytime.

Experience the instrumental virtuosity of the Duttons at the Dutton Family Theater in Branson, Missouri — a unique theater atmosphere that brings the city to life. These international touring and recording artists perform music ranging from bluegrass to classical and everything in between. Enjoy the Dutton Show in Branson, adding a little extra flare and a lot of superb talent to the theater district with its phenomenal performances. It’s more than just a show, it’s an experience — the Dutton Experience.

Explore Branson on this half-day guided sightseeing tour that introduces you to the city's history and landmarks. You'll see places such as the College of the Ozarks, Table Rock Dam, Shepherds Adventure Park, and more as you listen to informative and funny stories about Branson and the Ozarks from your driver-guide.