The Magic House is one of the most-visited children's museums in the United States, set in a 19th-century mansion in the inner-ring suburb of Kirkwood. The exhibits run the usual children's-museum range — a three-storey climbing structure, a water-play room, a small-scale grocery store and bank — but are exceptionally well executed and constantly updated.
The static-electricity ball, where children's hair stands on end when they touch it, has been the marquee exhibit since the museum opened in 1979. An expansion in 2017 added a maker space and a children's theatre. Best for ages 1 to 10. There is an admission charge; book ahead on busy weekends.