Weirdly Wonderful Holidays
Visitors can experience City Museum transformed into a winter wonderland with dazzling light displays across the façade, MonstroCity, and the rooftop. Activities include visiting Santa at his workshop, gathering for storytime with Mrs. Claus, watching holiday-themed circus acts, and singing karaoke on stage. Guests can also discover roaming characters like Jack Frost and sample seasonal cocktails, mocktails, and comfort foods at themed bars and cafés on multiple floors.
What to Expect
Whimsical holiday light displays and festivities throughout City Museum.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown St. Louis
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City Museum
Food & Drink
Event options include savory croissants, mac and cheese bites, chorizo stuffing tacos, Christmas donut holes, hot cookies, seasonal cocktails and beers, non-alcoholic mocktails, hot cocoa, and hot apple cider.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Whimsical and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Included with General Admission or Member Pass. Rooftop Access is not automatically included with General Admission, and the add-on may cost an additional fee. – Get tickets
- Hours: Santa’s Workshop: 11am–5pm on its listed dates; Storytime with Mrs. Claus: 11am–4pm on its listed dates; Jack Frost: 11am–5pm on his listed dates; Holiday Circus performances: 1pm and 3pm, dates coming soon; Holiday Karaoke: 4pm–7pm on the listed dates, and 5pm–9pm on December 31. The Cozy Chalet Bar is open until 30 minutes prior to closing each day; North Pole Bar hours may vary; Elfed-Up Café is open until 1 hour prior to closing each day; Up On The Housetop Café hours may vary.
Tips & Advice
- Plan your visit for a Friday-to-Sunday weekend or December 18–24 if meeting Santa and hearing Mrs. Claus's stories matter to you.
- Jack Frost keeps wandering the museum December 26–31 after Santa leaves, so the week after Christmas still has a holiday character to find.
- Add Rooftop Access when you buy tickets if you want to see the rooftop lights, because General Admission doesn't include it automatically.
- Dress for the weather if you plan to go outside to MonstroCity or the Rooftop, since outdoor access depends on conditions that day.
- Eat at the Elfed-Up Café well before the museum closes, because it shuts an hour early each day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa's Workshop and Storytime with Mrs. Claus run Friday through Sunday on select weekends, then daily December 18–24.
- Holiday Karaoke at Beatnik Bob's on select Friday and Saturday evenings in December, plus New Year's Eve.
- Harmony Holiday Circus: family-friendly holiday circus shows on the 3rd floor, dates coming soon.
- New Year's Eve Party, a separate event with dancing, karaoke, crafts and a balloon drop.
- Rooftop Access is a separate add-on that may cost extra, weather permitting.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we find Santa?
Santa's Workshop is on the 4th floor, just outside Art City. Santa is there on Friday-to-Sunday weekends from late November, then every day from December 18 to 24.
Can kids join the karaoke?
Yes, all ages can sing, solo or with friends and family. Karaoke is on the Beatnik Bob's stage on the 3rd floor, next to the giant underwear.
What holiday food and drinks are there?
The Cozy Chalet Bar and North Pole Bar serve holiday cocktails and seasonal beers. Baby E's has mocktails like the Butterscotch Brew, and the rooftop café has hot cocoa and cider. For food, there are Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing Tacos, Mac and Cheese Bites, Christmas Donut Holes and Hot Cookies.
Is the Rooftop part of the visit?
Rooftop access doesn't come with General Admission automatically and may be an extra-cost add-on. Rooftop displays and the rooftop café depend on the weather.
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