St. Louisans are fond of the clichéd expression “If you don't like the weather in St. Louis, just wait five minutes.”  Well, we have never let our region’s infamous extreme weather stop us from enjoying the great outdoors.  Featuring fashions, sporting equipment and historic photographs from the Missouri History Museum’s collections, Changing for the Seasons explores the ever-evolving fashions folks have donned in their quest for outdoor recreation.
With autumn approaching, St. Louisans are putting away their swimsuits, shorts and halters until next summer.  With shorter days and cooler nights, it’s time to get wooly sweaters, scarves and other cold weather duds—as well as skis, sleds and ice skates—out of storage.  While you’re making the sartorial swap for the new season, so are Missouri History Museum’s curators.

Upon opening in April 2008, Changing for the Seasons explored how people have enjoyed fun in the sun during St. Louis summers. Starting September 13,2008, the 1,000-square-foot exhibition will highlight clothing designed for autumnal and winter activities, such as bonfires, apple picking and ice-skating. Sweaters, mittens, ice skates, equestrian outfits, skis and hunting gear will help visitors understand that while the games have remained the same, the fashions have dramatically evolved.