Courthouse Tours

Tour the Courthouse.

The Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis, and the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau offer 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 special-interest 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.

The highlight of every visit to the Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. Courthouse is the Judicial Education and History Center.

Scheduling a Courthouse Tour.

To schedule a customized courthouse tour of the Eagleton Courthouse in St. Louis, leave a message on our tour hotline at (314) 244-2727. A tour guide will call you back to discuss your program.

To schedule a tour of the Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau, call (573) 331-8800.

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 and reserve more than one day.

One adult chaperone is required for every 12 students. We ask that the adult chaperones remain with the students throughout the tour, and support the tour guide by supervising the behavior of the group.

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.

Also, 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.

Dining is available in the building cafeteria at the Eagleton Courthouse. Lunch can be ordered in advance for student groups, at a cost of $6.00 per lunch. Ask your tour guide in advance for more information.

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

Contact info – Rachel Marshall

Rachel_Marshall@ca8.uscourts.gov

(314) 244-2410