Built as the Iron Mountain Railroad Train Depot in 1916, "The Depot" is now on the list of National Register of Historic Places. It became a museum and cultural center in 2000. Thousands of visitors have viewed dozens of permanent and rotating exhibits depicting the area's history and art, all at no charge
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WINTER 2012
Jan 7 - Feb. 25 The 37th Annual Regional High School Student Art Show. Fifteen area high schools have brought 157 pieces of student art into the Depot. The exhibit is one of our most anticipated shows with great variety and some surprising quality. The Show is free and open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4 pm.
Friday, January 13 - The Downtown Gallery Walk will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Depot Museum and surrounding galleries and shops. Refreshment and entertainment will be provided. The event is free and open to all.
Sunday, January 22 - The awards reception for the 37th Annual Regional High School Student Art Show will be held at the Depot Museum from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to all. An awards ceremony for the student artists will be held around 3:00 p.m.
"Let There Be Light" 17th and 18th Century from the St. Louis Science Center. At left, just some of the lamps and lanterns from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
"The Traveling Trunks" program is explained in the Special exhibitionheading
"Let There Be Light" 17th and 18th Century from the St. Louis Science Center. At left, just some of the lamps and lanterns from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. 