National Great Rivers Museum


This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers museum tells the story of the Mississippi River and the locks and dams system. Interactive exhibits, theatre presentations, tours and gift shop. FREE
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106 Reviews | Write a ReviewQuick and free stop if in Alton
Reviewed By Big_bro_1_usa March 2021Free, easy quick stop; free tours that are scheduled; simple museum ; nice docents, plenty of parking.
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Reviewed By Taylor B October 2019The National Great Rivers Museum is one of 11 planned visitors centers operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that tells the story of the Mississippi River. Located on the Great River Road...
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Reviewed By romancereader2002018 November 2018Good place for younger kids to get an understanding of their environment my youngest was two and she still asks to go back
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