St. Louis does not experience heavy snowfall every year, but be prepared for a call from your student reporting a winter snow or ice storm and a sudden need for snow boots. Click here for current St. Louis weather . Cultural Events Washington University and the St. Louis community offer rich and varied opportunities for cultural enjoyment. Edison Theatre, located in Mallinckrodt Center, is dedicated to bringing the finest national and international performances to St. Louis. The season's schedule includes professional theater and dance performances as well as high-caliber student productions.
Students can choose among concerts, films, art exhibits, and lectures without leaving campus.
The Assembly Series is renowned for its weekly offering of stimulating, nationally acclaimed speakers. The Gallery of Art is located in Steinberg Hall next to the School of Art, and the Saint Louis Art Museum is within walking distance of campus. For those students who wish to venture a bit farther away, the St. Louis Symphony, the Missouri Historical Society, City Museum, St. Louis Zoo, and community theaters are all readily accessible. Information is available online for several St. Louis attractions. Exit on Forest Park Parkway, and the University is on the right after 2.2 miles.