Scott Joplin State Historic Site

2658 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 USA

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Opens Sat 10a

Independent
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“a testimony to Joplin's talent and hard work”

Tour the modest flat where Scott Joplin wrote his famous ragtime classics The Entertainer, Easy Winners and others. The apartment is lit by gaslight. It contains 1902 furnishings. An antique player piano fills the home with The King of Ragtime's unique music. The New Rosebud Cafe is a reconstructed bar and gaming club that once operated in the area. It can be reserved for private functions. Tours of the home: $4; ages 6-12, $2.50; younger than 6 is free.

Reviewed by
Matt M.

January 12, 2022

My cousin, the late Bryan Cather, worked here before his death. Bryan encouraged me to go on a tour on my last trip up there. I found the tour well organized and very informative. Good... Read more

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Matthew C.

February 11, 2023

On February 11, the website said it was closed, but we called just in case--and good thing, because it's open! We took an hour-long tour starting with a video. The house is old and worn and some... Read more

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Maureen S.

August 04, 2023

This is a hidden gem! Great info about the life of one of the greats! We were fortunate to have a very talented pianist working the day we visited and he played a few of Scott Joplin's pieces - wow! Read more

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