The Field House Museum is a dynamic museum and historic site focused on the Field family. The historic house was once the home of Roswell Field, noted St. Louis attorney, and the birthplace of his son, Eugene Field, the "Poet of Childhood." While living in the home, Roswell Field became the key attorney in the Dred & Harriet Scott Freedom Suit when he formulated the legal strategy that propelled the case to the Supreme Court. The house is designated as a National Historic Landmark and has an attached museum featuring the many collections of the Field House Museum along with traveling exhibits.
Since opening the museum expansion in 2016, the Board & staff have worked diligently to create various programs at the Museum and within the community, such as our Speaker Series & Author Talks and Cocktails & Conversations, along with reimagined guided tours of both the historic house and exhibits.
The Field House Museum believes in providing access for all through initiatives such as Free Third Thursdays, Blue Star Museums, and Museums for All, all of which offer free or discounted admission. We also create specialized tours for groups of all ages and unique activities, such as "Croquet in the Lou."
Although the Field House Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization run by the Eugene Field House Foundation, we do NOT receive any funds through the ZMD (Zoo Museum District) or the City of St. Louis, the state of Missouri, or the Federal Government.
To preserve and promote the legacy of the Field family.
The Eugene Field House Foundation preserves and promotes the legacy of the Field family through four objectives:
- Educate the public about Eugene Field, the “Children’s Poet,” a pioneer of journalism and children’s literature.
- Promote the works of Roswell Martin Field, a champion of human freedom and equality, as exemplified by his role as the key attorney for Dred Scott in the landmark Supreme Court decision affecting all African Americans.
- Accurately portray American domestic life within the St. Louis home during the era in which the Field family lived there.
- Facilitate the study of the culture of childhood through period artifacts.
Organization name
Field House Museum
Tax id (EIN)
43-1229351
Mission/Purpose
Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture - Museums, Education, History/Preservation
Operating Budget
Small: $250,001 - $1,000,000
Service Area
St Louis City
Audiences Served
General Public
Address
634 South BroadwayPhone
314-421-4689