Concordia Historical Institute's two museums - one at the LCMS International Center headquarters in Kirkwood, Missouri, and the other at the exhibit hall of CHI on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Missouri, are both open.
Visits to the CHI building to conduct historical research do not require an appointment, but it is strongly encouraged to make an appointment.
The on-site exhibit hall is currently closed as we are currently installing a new exhibit, "A Kimono-Wrapped Gospel: The Mingei Prints of Sadao Watanabe." This exhibit opens exclusively at our 2023 Spring Gala on April 15. Learn more about how you can support the mission of Concordia Historical Institute at this exciting event here.
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ExperienceConcordia Historical Institute seeks to move Lutheran history forward with artifacts, documents and pictures from its collection. Here you can find information on our current exhibit.
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A Kimono-Wrapped Gospel: The Mingei Prints of Sadao Watanabe
Experience the Gospel through new eyes in this fabulous exhibit featuring the art of internationally-acclaimed Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe. Watanabe merged his love of Christ…
Jan Hus: Reformer, Confessor, Martyr
An exhibit to honor the life of early church reformer, Jan Hus (c. 1373-1415), as told through text, images and quotes. Also included in the…
Martin Chemnitz at 500: The Second Martin’s Life, Work, and Legacy
An exhibit in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Martin Chemnitz's birth. Explore the life, work, and legacy of this crucial second-generation reformer in the…
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Hannah Hunter
My kids want to visit every museum now ! Tour guide Mehar was funny, engaging, and full of fun quirky facts about the Vestige.
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Ruth Lawson
Cannot say enough about the Vestige Museum experience: fun, informative, never dull, fast paced and just give an amazing perspective on the Met
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Teresa Barrett
Loved the small tour size (5 people) ! This was one of the main reasons I chose a Museum Pleu Tour.