• March 1 - December 31, 2008
• This mini-exhibition examines medicine and hygiene of the 1800's. Visitory can learn about the odd and perhaps gruesome medical practices which were once popular in this showcase exhibit. Featured are period medicinal kits once owned by Eugene Field and rare patent medicine bottles on loan to the museum.

 Not That Cuddly: Misfit Toys

• August 1 - December 31, 2008
• Explores the fine line between cute and creepy, with a light hearted look at the effects of time on toys. Labels will delve into the chemical processes that erode and degrade toys, as well as inform visitors how to keep their toys in good condition.
• Corporate Sponsors for this exhibit:
  • Gaylord Bros., Inc.
  • Hollinger Metal Edge

The Illustrated Poet

• August 15th - December 31, 2008
• This exhibit explores modern illustrations of Eugene Field's classic works by artist Christa Wellman.
• Meet the Artist - August 15th, 2008 4:00pm to 8:00 pm
  • Opening reception - Print Signings by artist Christa Wellman
  • Meet and chat with Christa Wellman
• Poetry Reading - August 17th, 2008, 2:00 to 4:00 pm 
  • Reading by Christa Wellman
• What Inspires You? - August 20th, 2008 4:00 to 6:00 pm
  • Talk with artist Christa Wellman

Mickey Mouse: American Idol

• September 2, 2005 through January 1, 2006
• Follow the mouse from his early years to the present and explore the ways that Mickey, Minnie and Co. have impacted American culture.

FIRE TRUCKS! Festival

Thank you to all who joined us for our Fire Truck Festival on Sunday, May 15, 2005. Everyone had a wonderful time, and the weather was beautiful. During this family friendly event visitors were able to:

• Ride "Big Red," a fully restored antique fire truck.
• Meet St. Louis City firefighters and learn about fire safety.
• Join in a bucket brigade and other family activates.
• Learn how firefighting has changed over the centuries.
• See the Fire Trucks! exhibit of toy fire trucks and collectibles (open thorugh August 21).
• Tour the Eugene Field House Museum.

All Events Were Free of Charge Thanks to the Support of Regions Bank

This exhibit and festival were made possible due to the generosity of Ace Hardware, Dick Benach, Jim Brame, Charlie Dahm, First Due Fire Museum, Chief Eric Kiehl, Kozney-Wagner Construction, Don & Chrisite Lapoint, the Museum of Transportation, Judee Sauget, Suntrup Ford - Kirkwood, and the St. Louis City Fire Department.

Fire Trucks!

The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum is "all fired up" about its new exhibit, Fire Trucks! This exhibit displays a wide array of fire fighting toys and collectibles, and covers 150 year time span. The exhibit is "stationed" on the third floor of the museum and features an interactive area for our younger guests. Junior firefighters can play with fire trucks, try on authentic fire fighting gear, or color thier own fire fighter's badge.

Don't be "alarmed," this exhibit will be open through August 21, so "truck"on over to the Field House for some family fun.

Exhibit Explores Great Britain's History through Dolls

The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum opened its new exhibit, "Liberty of London Dolls: Great Britain's History in Dolls" on November 3rd, 2004. The exhibit will run through May 1st, 2005 and can be seen during regular museum hours in December, March and April. Although the museum closes during January and February, the house and exhibit can still be toured by appointment.

The exhibit includes 261 exquisitely hand-crafted cloth dolls, along with accessories, that depict the history of Great Britain from the caveman through Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. The dolls consist of history-making men and women, including royalty, political reformers, military notables, innovators in the arts, and contributors to natural and physical sciences. These hand-painted soft sculptured dolls are costumed in authentic period clothing.

The dolls were hand-sewn by two sisters, Ada and Kathleen Peat, from their Brighton, England home for the Liberty of London department store. The dolls were produced from the 1930s through the 1960s. The collection on display has several one-of-a-kind dolls made especially for the original collector, Miss Margaret Shapleigh.

This rare collection is a fascinating and educational exhibit.