Field House Museum

634 S Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri 63102 USA

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Opens Sat 10a

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“The first historic house museum in St. Louis”

The Eugene Field House was the home of Roswell Field, the key attorney in the landmark Dred Scott Freedom suit. The house is the birthplace and childhood home of Roswell’s son, Eugene Field, The Children's Poet. The gift shop, located on the third floor, sells selected publications by Eugene Field, plus a variety of toys, games, post cards, books and Field memorabilia.

Reviewed by
Nathan J.

November 13, 2018

The Field House in downtown St. Louis is one of the area's oldest surviving structures. Built in 1845 as a part of Walsh's Row, this is the only survivor out of a dozen houses. Roswell Field moved... Read more

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Bruce M.

May 31, 2023

Wonderful museum building with 3 very interesting exhibits. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Free parking adjacent during museum hours. Have been coming to St Louis for a long time, but first... Read more

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Michelle F.

January 01, 2018

Really cool look into the lives of the Fields! The museum is largely focused on family and domestic life, with bigger external issues secondary. I loved the care and attention to detail in the... Read more

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