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In partnership with the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, this program explores the extraordinary personal history behind one of the world’s most influential dramatists. Historian Amy Lutz (Director of Marketing & Communications, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival) will share the story of Tom Stoppard’s family’s escape from Nazi-occupied Europe in the shadow of the Anschluss and Stoppard’s later discovery of his Jewish identity, leading to the creation of Leopoldstadt. Tom Ridgely (Artistic Director, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival) will then consider how this history intersects with Stoppard’s theatrical voice, with special attention to his landmark play Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. This spring, Ridgely directs the Festival’s production of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, which runs from March 26-April 11 at the Kranzberg Arts Center Black Box Theater.

Through the larger theme of “More than Just Old Stuff” this 2026 Inside the Vault session will be discussing how museums started. The presentation will also give a behind-the-scenes look at why our collection is the way it is and also help you better understand what our archives team’s role is at the museum. Join our Archives & Collections staff to delve into this important topic and get a closer look at our collections!

As part of the Lest We Forget exhibition, on display at The District from April 16 – May 3, join the Museum for a screening of the documentary Lest We Forget, which explores the creation of the exhibition. The film follows German-Italian photographer and filmmaker Luigi Toscano on his journey to meet Holocaust survivors and capture their powerful portraits. Following the screening, stay for a panel discussion featuring Luigi Toscano; Dee Dee Simon, Chair of the Missouri Holocaust Education and Awareness Commission; and Rachel Miller, a local Holocaust survivor whose portrait is included in the exhibition.

After the panel, a 2:00 pm bus will depart for a guided tour of the exhibition at The District with Luigi Toscano. The bus will return to the Museum at approximately 4:30 pm.

Bus tickets are $22 and include transportation and a boxed lunch. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Space is limited — reserve now to secure your spot.