We did not plan to stop here, but we are glad we did. we saw the signs on the way by and decided to check it out. A great museum center with good hiking paths. If you are in the area you should definitely stop for a visit !
Stopped here randomly on trip from Omaha to Kansas City and was disappointed. The boat outside is cool to see but when we went in the lady at the counter rudely says "bathrooms and gift shop are free but everything else is part of our admission fee." I ask how much and she says nothing so I have to find the sign with fees. They charge 5.50 for about 750-1000 square ft of display tops. And most of that is empty space. We just walked out and moved on.
A very nice visitor information center. Lots of good information and a useful historic film. Definitely worth the admission. I've been to Lewiston & Clarkston in Idaho/Washington but I really didn't know much. The Center helped with that. Some displays were interactive and hands-on. When they worked, those were fun. The medical diagnosis machine didn't always work (For one answer, I got both a green light - should have meant I got it right, but also a loud buzzer - got it wrong!) Still enjoyable. The bird call display (with sound!) was great. By the time I left, I knew much more than I knew when I arrived. Great view of the Missouri River too.Thank you.
We stopped here on our way to Fremont NE. I have all ways been interested in Louis & Clark travels. The center is full of displays of the Missouri River travels. There are 3 floors of very interesting displays for young and old alike. We plan to take our young grand kids there next summer.
We just came across this as we were driving and we needed a break. Just happened to be a free day so no admission. They had Living History demonstrations outside which were very interesting. Many activities geared to kids. Inside the exhibits were very nice. Interactive ones letting you know about treatments for diseases which you could test your knowledge. We really liked the bookstore and purchased a book as we have visited other sites and did read a book by Ambrose on Lewis and Clark. So we got another book. The staff were very helpful. This is a must place to stop if you enjoy history.
I just liked standing and looking after the river splits and they stood right in that spot trying to deciide which way to take.
This nonprofit museum and interpretative center is well-established and growing. I've driven by many times over the years. I finally had the time to stop and visit in July 2014. At first I was put off by the admission price, then after using the restrooms they had graciously offered, I decided to pay the modest admission price. For the next hour+ I went through their three levels of very contemporary exhibits and walked their trail system overlooking the Missouri River. This place is a great stopover for travelers and locals to better understand the history of the area.
What a beautiful building; its curb appeal rates high. We happened to be here during the Lewis & Clark Reunion weekend, so lots of extra things were going on at the center. There was a keelboat outside, with a period actor on board to tell us what travel on the river was like for Lewis & Clark. The center itself was fun for us, but I think it would be a lot of fun with children! The displays are hands-on and interactive, and were certainly being enjoyed by the children we saw there with their families. We learned several things about plants and animals, and just enjoyed browsing through the museum. There is a gift shop, with quite a selection of books for adults and children, locally-crafted jewelry, and plenty of old-fashioned toys, such as kits to build wooden boats and wagons. There was not an admission fee; it was donation only.
This place is an interpretative center coveinf the Jefferson period an Lewis and Clark. Wildlife that Europeans and Americans had never seen are shown here. A great mock up of one of the keel boats that was used in this first part of this adventure is on display. But don't miss the over look of the Missouri River and reminisce of times past.
Much to see and do inside and outside of this architecturally beautiful building. Lots of fun buttons and things for kids to do and adults to read.