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Location
Visitor tip
Don't let the 'small museum' appearance fool you—the exhibits are deceptively spacious and packed with artifacts, dioramas, and taxidermy displays that create an immersive atmosphere
Visitor tip
Bring young children (3+) prepared for interactive learning—the gift shop has quality educational items that encourage deeper engagement with Lewis & Clark history, and there's a scavenger hunt activity available
Visitor tip
Watch the 40-minute National Geographic documentary included with admission to deepen your understanding of the expedition's history and significance
About Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum
Replicas of boats used by Lewis & Clark. Full-scale replicas of boats used by Lewis & Clark, plus exhibits detailing their 1804 expedition.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Boat House and Museum
- Focus
- Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806)
- Annual Visitors
- 25,000+ including 200 school groups
- Special Feature
- Living history re-enactors and traveling replica boat fleet
What visitors say
This is a very cool museum tucked into the riverfront next to Historical St. Charles. Very cool area! The museum has a lot of information but only takes a time commitment of 1-2 hrs. so you can do both. Very affordable pricing for our…
Amazing history how Lewis & Clark, Native Americans and diversity helped explore and survive the expedition of the west. Excellent video and displays.
We really liked this museum. Their exhibits are packed with artifacts, and it's deceptively larger than it looks. I really enjoyed the diorama section with its impressive details, and most of their taxidermy is very well done. They also…
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Did You Know?
- Features full-scale replica boats used by Lewis and Clark during their 1804-1806 expedition across the American West
- Operates a traveling fleet of replica boats through the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, providing living history re-enactments by experienced corps of re-enactors
- Located at the departure point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in St. Charles, Missouri, marking the historic starting location of the 1804 journey
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