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Courthouse Tours

Tour the Courthouse.

The Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis offers a unique field trip program, free of charge, for audiences of all ages. The tours are age-appropriate and can be aligned with Missouri Grade Level & Course Level Expectations, at your request. Programs are also available for scouts and other community groups.

See the U.S. Constitution in action.

Your group will gain a deeper understanding of what the courts do, and why it matters. Tours can include working courtrooms and may allow participants to observe actual proceedings. Groups will have the opportunity to meet various players in the judicial process. 

The highlight of every visit to the Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse is the Judicial Learning Center.

Scheduling a Courthouse Tour.

ST. LOUIS:
To schedule a customized tour of the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis, click the following link to send a tour request email. Someone will get back to you within 3 business days.

Click here to send a TOUR REQUEST EMAIL. Or, simply send your email to the following address Moedml_Courthouse_Tours@moed.uscourts.gov

Please include the following information in your email:

  • Name:
  • Phone Number:
  • Email Address:

CAPE GIRARDEAU:
To visit the Rush H. Limbaugh h Sr. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau, call (573) 331-8800.

The courthouse features the Judicial Education and History Center. 

Tour Guidelines for the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis:

Groups of 50 or less can be accommodated on most weekdays, excluding Federal Holidays. Tours are not available for groups larger than 50, but you may divide your group & reserve more than one day.

Student lunches can be ordered in advance for student groups, at a cost of $10.00 plus tax per person. A pizza party option is also available. Ask your tour guide in advance for more information. Sack lunches are allowed.

Parking is available for a fee at many nearby lots and garages. Limited parking may be available for student groups arriving by bus. Ask your tour guide in advance for more information.

Pre/post visit activities are available. Contact our Public Education and Community Outreach Administrator.

Contact info – Rachel Marshall
Rachel_Marshall@ca8.uscourts.gov
(314) 244-2410

Or visit the educational web page found at www.judicialLearningCenter.org

Bus Transportation Grants Are Available.

For visits to the Eagleton Courthouse, grant funding is available through a local non-profit, to cover the cost of transportation. An application can be found here. There is no cost for the courthouse tour program.