Boeing James S McDonnell Prologue Room

For aviation fans, this is a fun and free piece of history. It’s not a huge place and they have limited hours so definitely call ahead and set up a tour. Promotional materials such as posters and cards are usually free and sitting out in the lobby for you to take home.

Pretty cool if you’re into planes and would like to know more about St. Louis aviation history. I do have to gripe a little bit that some setup looks a little haphazard as they tried to squeeze in all the Boeing stuff.
I would like to be the first non-​Boeing employee review this place… but I can’t really say that because… the times I’ve been there I’ve been there as a Boeing employee… damnit!
Anyway it’s free. Get to know more about the 2^nd largest employer (~16k people) in the area and likely the largest manufacturer in the area as well (post Auto plant exits)? Very few people know that Boeing Defense, Space & Security is headquartered here, let alone that the F-​18/​F-​15 final assemblies are here as well.
I’ve attended quite a few little events here as well and I actually don’t know if that sort of thing is open to the public, but it’s worth a shot.

I agree with my boy Drew P. here. We get to see it all the time since we work at the company however, if you are a person who thinks planes are cool and have any interest in the history of aviation, this is the place to go in St. Louis. If you aren’t into aviation or history this place would probably wouldn’t be as exciting to you (both myself and Drew are prior Air Force/​Navy so it’s in our bones) You can’t beat free.

VERY VERY COOL… this is an amazing way to visit a cool Air & Space History Exhibit
Please look at their website for more in depth info… group tours, etc.
The Prologue Room is open for self-​guided tours to the general public (individuals, small groups, etc.) only during the summer months: June, July and August, 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
Free admission. Free parking. Cameras are permitted. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
The Prologue Room is located in Building 100 at the corner of McDonnell Boulevard and Airport Road, adjacent to Lambert-​St. Louis International airport.
DIRECTIONS
From HWY 70: Exit Hwy 170 North, exit Airport Road; turn left onto Airport Road. Turn right at third signal light into
Main Entrance. The Prologue Room is in Bldg 100.
From HWY 270: Exit Hwy 170 South; exit Airport Road; turn right onto Airport Road. Turn right at second signal
light into Main Entrance. The Prologue Room is in Bldg 100.
From Lindbergh Blvd: Turn east on McDonnell Blvd; turn left onto Airport Road. Turn left at first signal light into
Main Entrance. The Prologue Room is in Bldg 100.