Old Courthouse, St. Louis MO
| Address | 11 N 4th St, St. Louis, MO |
| Phone | (314) 655-1700 |
| Website | www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/och.htm |
| Categories | Museum, Historical Landmark, Tourist Attraction |
| Rating | 4.6 13 reviews |
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Museum Old Courthouse reviews
13This is the old and picturesque building with some history behind it and it stands in a very beautiful place.
Looks cool but this shouldn’t be a national park. Should be a national monument or historic site
The exterior of the building is beautiful and well maintained. Unfortunately when we visited the interior was closed for renovation. The park service which runs it should do a better job of keeping the current status up to date so people are not disappointed when they arrive
Beautiful to see! Unfortunately it wasn’t open for us to tour due to renovations! Still was nice to snap pics of and see in person!
Spectacular! The location is perfect, at walking distance to the part of most popular Saint Louis tourist attractions. Such as Gateway Arch, Basilica of Saint Louis, Riverfront, Citygarden sculpture park, Busch Stadium.
Unbelievably kept and for great reason. Also a tremendous place to sit in the front steps and watch the sunrise over the Mississippi and through the arch.
Right across from the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse is worth a quick visit given the beautiful architecture and proximity from the arch. The Old Courthouse is definitely worth a walk through when visiting the Arch in St. Louis. The building is beautifully maintained.
If nothing else, just to stand where the Dred Scott case was heard is something special. The rotunda inside is breathtaking and be sure to see the the Dred Scott statue outside. You won't need a great deal of time to see this - it was a perfect walk through on our way to the arch.
Closed for the next couple of years due to renovations. This was disappointing.
A centerpiece of downtown, the Old Courthouse is one of the oldest structures still standing in the city. Construction started in 1816 and the dome was added in 1864. It's a beautiful building that radiates with history, most notably as the trial location for Dred Scott. The interior has exhibits about the case and others relations to St. Louis history.
The Old Courthouse is a beautiful and fascinating building and by far the highlight of my visit to St Louis. There are many very informative displays throughout, and the architecture and artwork of the building itself are breathtaking. I was particularly moved by the fact that this is the building where Dred Scott himself stood and pleaded his case for freedom. It's well worth a visit, and FREE!
Long lines and slow but steady. Bring all the ID you have, it can help. Also proof of address, a bill or two addressed to you.
I found the Old Courthouse to be a cool piece of history. Very easy to get around and a friendly staff.
Wow the History is here! You can spend a fair amount of time here and ALL is free. Worth your time! There is a lot of construction currently!
Beautiful courthouse! Due to current restrictions, they were not allowing anyone inside for a tour. But the park was pretty to walk through and get different views.