📜 Museum showcasing 200 tons of pre-Civil War artifacts recovered from the Steamboat Arabia, which sank in 1856. 🔍 Features the largest single collection of pre-Civil War items. Once lost for 132 years, its recovery in 1988 was like finding the King Tut’s Tomb of the Missouri River.
🕰️ Step back in time with a re-creation of the steamboat and glimpse into 1800s frontier life.
🔍 Discover remarkably preserved pioneer clothing, tools, china, and even world's oldest pickles from the shipwreck cargo.
👨👩👧👦 Captivating for visitors of all ages, offering insight into American pioneer life.
🔬 Watch preservationists restoring artifacts in the lab.
🗓️ Museum is closing November 2026, limited time to visit.
⏳ Plan at least 1.5 hours for your visit.
📞 Call (816) 471-1856 to confirm hours, as they are subject to change.
💰 Adults $16.50, Seniors (60+) $15.50, Children (4-14) $6.50, Children (3 and under) Free.
🕒 Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; last admission 3:30PM.
🚫 Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. Closes one hour early on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, New Year's Eve.
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