Children's Museums
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum
📍 1050 S Riverside Dr, St Charles, MO 63301🌐 www.lewisandclarkboathouse.org
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
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. Features full-scale replica boats used by Lewis and Clark during their 1804-1806 expedition across the American West. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,282 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Boat House and Museum
- Focus
- Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806)
- Best For
- All ages
- Annual Visitors
- 25,000+ including 200 school groups
- Special Feature
- Living history re-enactors and traveling replica boat fleet
💡 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
- Houses extensive dioramas and taxidermy exhibits depicting the expedition's journey, with reviews noting the museum is deceptively larger than it appears from the outside
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan 1-2 hours for your visit, which allows you to explore the museum thoroughly and still have time to visit nearby Historical St. Charles attractions in the same trip
- Use Groupon coupons to make the visit more cost-effective—multiple reviewers noted the standard admission price feels less valuable than discounted group rates
- 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
- 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
- Watch the 40-minute National Geographic documentary included with admission to deepen your understanding of the expedition's history and significance
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