Art museums often come with a catch. The admission price can sting your wallet, and the atmosphere can feel intimidating for anyone who does not know their Monet from their Manet.
But one magnificent Missouri museum in St. Louis broke both of those rules long ago, offering a world-class collection of art masterpieces that you can see for absolutely nothing. The only cost is your time, and that is a bargain anyone can afford.
The building itself deserves attention, perched atop a hill in Forest Park with a grand staircase that makes every arrival feel like an event…