Judy Garland Meet Me in St. Louis Dress on Display at the Missouri History Museum

The iconic red velvet dress worn by actress Judy Garland during the Christmas scene in MGM's classic musical comedy Meet Me in St. Louis is on display in the World's Fair Gallery at the Missouri History Museum now through January 1, 2020. The dress is on loan to the Missouri History Museum from the collection of Mary Strauss.

Judy Garland wore this red velvet dress when she sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" in the 1944 classic Meet Me in St. Louis. It was created by costume designer Irene Sharaff and features a fitted bodice, voluminous sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and a floor-length skirt. Inside the gown is a label that reads "1317 - Judy Garland" and an "MHM Wardrobe" stamp. Garland also wore the dress when she attended Seven Lively Arts at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City with Vincente Minnelli in 1944. They married the next year.

The dress is on loan to the Museum courtesy of the Mary Strauss Collection. WHY: Mary Strauss has generously loaned the dress to be on display at the Missouri History Museum ahead of the Museum's two-night screening of Meet Me in St. Louis. Meet Me in St. Louis Film Screening Thursday 12/19 and Friday 12/20 Back by popular demand for two nights this year! Join the Missouri History Museum for one or both screenings of the classic film, Meet Me in St. Louis. Come early to see Judy Garland's red velvet dress from the film on display in the World's Fair Gallery. Before the screening enjoy hands-on activities, and performance excerpts from Ballet 314's new version of The Nutcracker set at the 1904 World's Fair. Costumes are welcome, and so is singing along! Complimentary treats and drinks will be available during the pre-show activities and intermission.

Judy Garland's dress is on display Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Meet Me in St. Louis Film Screenings Thursday, Dec. 19, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, Dec. 20, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pre-show activities begin at 5:30 pm. Screenings start at 6:30 pm. Meet Me in St. Louis is unrated; 1 hour and 53 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.

Address: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park 5700 Lindell Blvd.