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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Self Guided

Can't schedule a Ranger-led tour? Try our new Teacher-led Tour Kit! Reserve the kit by calling (voice) 314-655-1700.

The kit includes:

  • A video to use at school to prepare your students.
  • A "possibles bag" of hands-on objects for either the Old Courthouse or the Museum of Westward Expansion.
  • A teacher-led guide to use during your visit. Choose from either the Museum of Westward Expansion: Life in the West or the Old Courthouse: St. Louis: Past and Present.

The complete kit must be returned or you will be charged for replacement costs.

If you are planning to walk-through the Museum of Westward Expansion or the Old Courthouse, a reservation is requested. To reserve your space, please call
(voice) 314-655-1700. You may print the above teacher guides to best serve the needs of your students.

To view the teacher-led tour guide document, you will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader if it is not installed on your computer. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader (link opens new browser window).
Cast iron fence outside the Old Courthouse, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial  

Did You Know?
During the 19th Century St. Louis was the premier ironwork city. After the great fire, many of its buildings were made using iron framework topped off by beautiful iron ornamentation. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial showcases St. Louis architecture in the Old Courthouse.
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Last Updated: September 24, 2008 at 18:54 EST