06.12.25 WCHOF Programming: Paper Pinwheel Making Crafts

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Enjoy self-led paper pinwheel crafts in our Play & Create gallery! After you’ve created your masterpiece, you and your friends can read, socialize, play chess and other board games, or continue to get creative with our arts and crafts supplies—free and fun for all ages! A parent or guardian must accompany minors at all times. […]

“Paws and Pawns” Ladies Knight with Thalia Cervantes

Join us for a special edition of the Saint Louis Chess Club’s “Ladies’ Knight” program, led by Woman Grandmaster Thalia Cervantes. Thalia will lead a lesson, and WCHOF Curator Emily Allred will speak about our newest exhibition, “Paws & Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets.” This program is for women and girls of all ages, open […]

04.09.25 WCHOF April Curator Tour

Attend a complimentary tour of the newest WCHOF exhibitions, Crown Jewels: Donation Highlights and Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets. After we explore chess, history, art and culture in the galleries, enjoy complimentary refreshments. Register Here Wednesday, April 9 – 12:00 pm

WCHOF Curator Tour with Artist Sophie Binder

Enjoy a complimentary tour of  Crown Jewels: Donation Highlights and Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets with Artist Sophie Binder! Sophie will discuss her intricately designed chessboard featured in Paws & Pawns, her experiences as an illustrator, and her “field study” project. Refreshments are provided. Sophie Binder is a freelance designer native of France. She has […]

WCHOF Curator Tour Featuring St. Louis Aquarium

Attend a complimentary tour of the newest WCHOF exhibitions, Crown Jewels: Donation Highlights and Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets. WCHOF Curator Emily Allred will show highlights of the exhibitions, and the St. Louis Aquarium’s Senior Educator Maxene Van Damme will offer insight into the animals represented in Paws and Pawns. Complimentary refreshments will […]

WCHOF Crafts and Cocktails: 2025 Vision Board Making Workshop

Please join us for a vision board making workshop hosted by Mary McGuire! Create a collage of all you want to accomplish and more in 2025 using materials provided by the World Chess Hall of Fame. Purchase Tickets Here *20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel Thursday, Jan 23- 6:00 pm

Do-It-Yourself Snow Globe Workshop with Amanda Greene

Join us for an easy and fun do-it-yourself snow globe workshop! The World Chess Hall of Fame’s Amanda Greene will show you how to make a snow globe using a glass jar and other recycled materials. Take it home or gift it to someone this holiday season! Fun for all ages and materials are included. […]