Activities

  • Historic Site Tours

    Tour the home of the King of Ragtime. Groups of 15 or more should call to make reservations at least one week in advance. Click here for tour fees.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Contact the historic site about interpretive programs and events.

Park information

An authentic player piano fills the air with Scott Joplin melodies as you walk through the modest flat on Delmar Boulevard that Joplin and his wife Belle lived in during their time in St. Louis. Lit by gaslight, the home is furnished as it would have been in 1902 when Joplin was composing songs that would make him a national phenomenon. Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, which stands as a testimony to his talent and hard work, also includes museum exhibits that interpret Joplin’s life. The Rosebud Café, a reconstructed structure that recreates a turn-of-the-century bar and gaming club, is available for rent.

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Park Hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • March through October
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday
    Closed Sunday

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • November through January
    Closed
  • February
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
    Closed Sunday and Monday

Tours are offered every hour.