Museum
World Chess Hall of Fame
21 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Hannah
March 30, 2018
Free admission. Closed from 4/1-4/12 for new gallery installation. Galleries will re-open on 4/12.
Stephanie
January 21, 2018
I don't even play chess and I love the chess museum. They have genuinely world class, highly curated exhibits in all sorts of interesting, mildly chess related topics. I even saw a great fashion exhibit there. Gift shop is excellent.
Monica
March 6, 2018
Great place to tour with family. Often seen on our local news station.
Abigail
June 28, 2015
If you like chess. also the worlds largest chess piece.
Donnetta
July 22, 2022
The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The WCHOF is the only institution of its kind and offers a variety of programming to explore the dynamic relationship between art and chess, including educational outreach initiatives that provide context and meaning to the game and its continued educational impact. Founded in 1984, it is run by the United States Chess Trust. Formerly located in New Windsor, New York; Washington, D.C.; and Miami, Florida, it moved to St. Louis on September 9, 2011
The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The WCHOF is the only institution of its kind and offers a variety of programming to explore the dynamic relationship between art and chess, includ…
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4652 Maryland Ave
St. Louis, MO
Central West End