cprocks22 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Hi all! I recently saw on here that the founder of the City Museum passed away (RIP) and as such I remembered that I had a bunch of pictures to share from when I made a stop back in April. I'll keep this short cause no one reads it anyway: While on the Disney College Program in Florida, the robotics team I was a part of in high school made it to the world championships in St. Louis, so I decided to pay a visit. After the 3 day competition I had a late flight back on Sunday so I decided to kill sometime at the famous City Museum. Unfortunately cause it was April the rooftop section was closed, but honestly that's just an excuse for me to go back. This place is AMAZING, and I don't use that term lightly. It really is just incredible. It's really difficult to describe in words if you've never heard of it, and pictures aren't much better cause they don't offer much justice. I spent around 3-4 hours inside the museum and I didn't even get close to crawling through every little space and hidden passage the place has to offer. I hope to go back to St. Louis again soon, and a big part of that is so I can visit this museum again. If you're ever close, go. Just do it. Unfortunately I didn't take a ton of pictures (none of the upstairs floors ) because I was too busy having too much fun. Definitely a must do for any kids/kids at heart. Yay I made it! Let's get going! Naturally since it was nice out, I went straight for the outdoor section. That's a strange place for someone to park their airplane... A look back down one of the many tubes you had to climb up to get to the planes. This is the high bridge outside, kinda scary looking straight down around 50 ft as this thing sways. A view from said bridge. Sorry for the poor picture, this is looking straight down from the bridge. Yes that is a giant ball pit down there. Looking back up at the airplanes. I didn't try to fit in the bottom part of this bridge...the opening to get in was VERY small. Alright now back inside, this is almost immediately after you walk in. I guess this would be the aquarium area. Another view of this section. No big deal, just some kids climbing above me and the turtle tank. Hmm whats back here... This picture and the next one aren't good pictures, but it gives you some idea of what a lot of the passages are like. This is one of the smaller passages leading to...something. Like I said, but this one is a passage that leads to again...something. Now back in the cave area, this is the home of their 100ft slide that used to be a shoe conveyor. Yes I did it, yes it made me incredibly dizzy. One of many crawl spaces in the cave system. These were the hardest for me cause it was dark and hard to fit. This is the last picture I took as I was heading out. Thanks for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 That place really looks insane! I wonder how often people get hurt. Do you have to sign a waiver before going in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj snow Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 YES, love City Museum and love that TPR has embraced it! Thanks for the report. Now go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 This is easily one of the most insane places I've ever visited. Really recommend anyone in the area to stop by and check it out, as there's really nothing else like it anywhere. Especially in the US. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 That place really looks insane! I wonder how often people get hurt. Do you have to sign a waiver before going in? I vaguely remember having to sign one when we went but I can't remember for sure, anyone care to confirm/correct me? Nice pictures, this is an awesome place, definitely one of those "never in America" places I wish we had one this side of the pond! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterP Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) As the OP said, R.I.P. goes to City Museum founder and great St. Louisan Bob Cassilly. He died on September 26 inside his bulldozer, as he was in the middle of helping build his newest attraction in north St. Louis, slated to be named "Cementland" ( http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/25/arts/design/25ceme.html ). Apparently, he received fatal trauma to his body as his bulldozer rolled over down a small hill. Very sad. The City Museum will stand as a monument to his creativity, vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and civic pride. Edited October 22, 2011 by MisterP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I went here on my St. Louis trip this past summer and it was probably the second best thing we did (after the Segway tour). The place is completely insane, seems unsafe, and looks like it was put together out of random junk. Surprisingly, I didn't think the 10 story slide was the best one. The roof slides were better even if they weren't quite as large. Definitely a must do if you are in St. Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 That place really looks insane! I wonder how often people get hurt. Do you have to sign a waiver before going in? I vaguely remember having to sign one when we went but I can't remember for sure, anyone care to confirm/correct me? Nice pictures, this is an awesome place, definitely one of those "never in America" places I wish we had one this side of the pond! Dave If I remember correctly there was a small waiver you had to sign before getting in. Nothing huge, but I do remember signing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj snow Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 looks like it was put together out of random junk. That's because it was put together out of random junk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 YES, love City Museum and love that TPR has embraced it! Thanks for the report. Now go back! This is true. I would have never heard of this place if it was not for your Photo: TR a few years back. I need to go back to place again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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