Hearts for Art at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Friday, February 14, 2020

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Saturday, February 15, 2020

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

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Show your favorite work of art some love this Valentine's Day weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum! Visit the Museum from February 14th through the 16th and pick up a free paper heart at one of the Museum Information Centers. Explore the Museum, find an artwork you adore, and leave your paper heart near the artwork. You can even write a short message on the paper heart describing what the artwork means to you.

Hearts for Art is free and happening during Museum hours February 14-16. On February 14 you can even drop in for a free Valentine's Day-themed tour at 1:30 p.m.

Share a photo of your heart near artwork with the hashtags #HeartsforArt or #SLAMHeart!

More information: slam.org

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Tags: St. LOuis event calendar, fun things to do in STL with kids, Saint Louis Art Museum, Valentine's Day activities for kids and families in St. Louis

Locations: St. Louis

Ages: Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool, Teens and Tweens

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