The museum has attracted more than 160,000 patrons since it opened in 2011
Tucked away in the central west-end neighbourhood of St. Louis, Mo., is one of the city’s most unique museums — the World Chess Hall of Fame.
“Chess tells the story of trade, it tells the story of romance, it tells the story of politics,” says chief curator Shannon Bailey. “You can pinpoint any country, any part of history, and look at how chess has affected it.” But through the sponsorship of the wealthy Sinquefield family, the chess museum has thrived and is seen as a big part of the city’s cultural landscape, she says.
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