Laumeier Sculpture Park
Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 105-acre open-air museum and sculpture park located in Sunset Hills, Missouri, near St. Louis. Look also at Cahokia, 20 mi away. The months with the kindest weather are April, May, September and October, at 68–80°F.
A museum inside Sunset Hills
You can stay in Sunset Hills
Laumeier Sculpture Park is inside Sunset Hills, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around Laumeier Sculpture Park are below.
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 105-acre open-air museum and sculpture park located in Sunset Hills, Missouri, near St. Louis. Laumeier is maintained in partnership with St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department. It houses over 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures and features a 1.4-mile (2.3 km) walking trail, an indoor gallery, the Aronson Art Center, and educational programs. A 1917 Tudor stone mansion, the former residence of Henry and Matilda Laumeier, is now the Kranzberg Education Lab. Laumeier is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The park sees about 300,000 visitors each year and operates on a $1.5 million budget.
- Type
- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Lodging near Laumeier Sculpture Park
The first towns with rooms are Sunset Hills (7) and St. Louis (99).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Mid America Adventure
- 5Gateway Arch
- 6Enterprise Center
- 7Monks Mound
- 8Energizer Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Laumeier Sculpture Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hills | in town | — | 7 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,075 | $524K | B− |
| St. Louis | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Maryland Heights | 12 mi north | 20 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Fenton | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 11 11 hotels | 4,060 | $375K | — |
| Chesterfield | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 campground | 49,309 | $473K | B |
| Bridgeton | 15 mi north | 25 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| Creve Coeur | 8 mi north | 10 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,480 | $614K | C+ |
| St. Charles | 18 mi north | 25 min | 28 19 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 72,561 | $299K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These well-known places are within 21 miles.
Big draw120 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw213 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
313 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
414 mi Theme parkMid America Adventure
513 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
612 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
720 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
812 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer ParkPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to Laumeier Sculpture Park: questions
Is Laumeier Sculpture Park in Sunset Hills?
Yes. It’s inside Sunset Hills, MO.
When is the best time to visit Laumeier Sculpture Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Laumeier Sculpture Park?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Laumeier Sculpture Park?
St. Louis (11 mi, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (12 mi, 34 places to stay) and Fenton (3 mi, 11 places to stay).
Tips from Sunset Hills
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.