Getting Into the Spirit of Lindbergh’s Feat

In these days of four-hour transatlantic flights, it may be difficult to imagine the enormity of Charles Lindbergh’s feat. His landmark New York-to-Paris solo flight, which departed May 20, 1927, took 331/2 hours and made him an international hero.

The Missouri History Museum, in Forest Park about 10 minutes from the center of St. Louis, will celebrate the aviator’s life and legend in its 75th anniversary exhibit, “Lindbergh,” which continues through Jan. 5. Memorabilia will include his flight suit, aviation gear, medals and awards, letters and telegrams. The plane Lindbergh flew on his historic mission is in the Smithsonian, but a replica that hangs in the Missouri museum was used for filming the 1957 movie “The Spirit of St. Louis,” starring Jimmy Stewart.

Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $4 for students; children 6 and younger are admitted free. For information: (314) 746-4599, www.mohistory.org.