The Arabia Steamboat gives EVERYONE, young and old alike a snapshot back in time to view what the everyday people in the Midwest were buying at a general store. After the viewing of the short film and the exit door opens, you truly step back in time to see all the general goods that the Arabia was carrying. This exhibit is a MUST SEE for everyone! It's an extraordinary exhibit which will fascinate adults and children, alike....We are very fortunate to have this exhibit in Kansas City.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. We are glad you enjoyed your visit!
We are glad you enjoyed your tour. We understand the desire to go at your own pace in a museum, but we also agree that the artifacts are much more interesting in context!
A 1853 Steamboat sinks in the Missouri River in September of 1856. It goes down with over 200 Tons of treasure. Well some say a 1856 Walmart. Everything from Pickles to shoes, clothing, tools, building supplies. I was fastinated with all the artifacts, well laid out displays. I highly encourage you to visit this museum.
This is a fun little museum that tells the story of a steamboat that went down in the Mo river and was excavated by some locals.
The museum is an absolute marvel. Viewing items from so long ago and in such great condition is amazing. They have done an amazing job of research and it makes the past come alive. I would recommend this for the young and old. So much to see and learn.
Was a fun and informative tour. Amazing to see. Wonderful friendly tour guide and such a great story!
This is a fun place for the family. The riverboat was found near my town where I live (Parkville, MO) and the family literally dug it up and made a museum out of the riverboat. It's a neat piece of history and the River Market area is a fun place to walk around, especially on weekends when alot of venues are out in display there.
I've visited this place many times since it first opened. I've been to almost all the museums in Kansas City and this is my favorite. One of the most unusual museums I've ever visited.
This museum is so interesting just because there is nothing else like it. A whole ship that gets buried on the river with everything on it and it is recoverd in tact. Very cool and interesting if you are a history buff.