About

Learn. Explore. Discover. 

As a Knight Center guest, you can enjoy our unique location on the campus grounds of Washington University in St. Louis. This independent, medium-sized university is often regarded as one of the world’s leaders in teaching and research. WU encourages diversity of all kinds, drawing in students from all 50 states and more than 110 nations, seeking knowledge and greater understanding through expansive learning opportunities.

A wealth of campus resources await you outside the Knight Center, such as:

• The Campus Bookstore, which offers reading material for pleasure or education, WU apparel, gift items, and computers.
• University Events including lectures by some of the most important voices in contemporary society, concerts, recitals, and sports –all open to the public.
• Continuing education and professional education through the evening, weekend, and summer courses.
• Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River
• Edison Theatre: Presenting professional performing artists and providing a facility for performing arts students
• 12 University Libraries, allowing for comprehensive research and teaching
• Assembly Series lectures which connect the community to contemporary thought leaders