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World Chess Hall of Fame

4652 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-WCHF (9243)

Admission

Admission to the World Chess Hall of Fame is free. A suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 for family will support our exhibitions and education programs. Some exhibitions require paid admission. Please call before your visit for more information on current exhibitions and admission prices.

Visitor Hours:

Mon. — 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues. —  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wed. —  10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thur. —  10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri. —  10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat. —  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. — 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours

The World Chess Hall of Fame is closed to the public in observance of the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Easter, Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

Our galleries are sometimes closed for special events. Please check our event calendar for special closures or early dismissal times.

Directions & Parking

Metered on-street parking is available, as well as a paid lot adjacent to Kingside Diner, which is located at 4651 Maryland Avenue, and at a parking garage adjacent to the Schlafly Branch of the Saint Louis Public Library, which is located at 225 N. Euclid Avenue.