Art and architecture make for an interesting mix here. Scattered throughout the museum are giant concrete animals, colorful tiled columns and other fun exhibits. At ground level, giant concrete marine life hang from the ceiling and dwell on the floor. A miniature St. Louis Bread Company provides bagels and coffee for purchase on the second floor, which also features an architectural area, several giant glass objects and the Museum of Mirth, Mystery and Mayhem, among other things. Glass blowing classes are in session during museum hours.
Patrons can experience the dying art firsthand as the instructors explain the process.
The Museum of the three M's is a dark, bizarre area that houses the largest pair of men's underwear ever made. The only way to describe the underwear is that they are taller and wider than the Alton giant's entire body. Bob's Beatnik Cafe and an alien exhibit are some other highlights of the area. Whoopee cushions, fart bombs and other essentials are available for purchase in the Museum of the three M's. A temporary exhibit of dinosaur bones and other relics are housed on the third floor.