Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum

Activity Overview

The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum is both a wonderful building and fascinating museum in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. The building itself was constructed in 1829 and is the only remaining building from a group of similar houses known as Walsh's Row.

The house was credited as the birthplace of Eugene Field, a famous 19th-century writer and poet who specialized in poetry for children and humor. In fact, despite a declaration by Mark Twain stating that the building was Field's birthplace, this was incorrect. Twain was corrected but chose to ignore this fact and an inaccurate plaque can still be seen at the building.

In 2007 the attraction was designated as a National Historic Landmark as well as a City of St. Louis Landmark.

Things to Do

• Bring home some great souvenirs and gifts from the gift shop.
• You and your little ones can check out some of the coolest retro toys in St. Louis.
• Make sure to ask questions of the friendly and knowledgeable docents who will be happy to tailor the tour to suit you and your family.

Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum Insider Tips

• Visit the museum's website for more information on the Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum, including information on the exhibits and events, both past and present.
• As the museum is near Busch Stadium, you should avoid trying to drive there on game day as the traffic can be difficult.