Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum - Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Experience

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10 am to 5 pm Monday-Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm Sunday

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$5 for adults, $2 for children

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lat: 38.7729209 long: -90.4823482

We are a living, working museum. The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum brings the remarkable journey of 1803-06 to life at our riverfront base of operations in historic St. Charles, Missouri. And we share the story of the Expedition at destinations throughout the Midwest via our unique traveling fleet of replica boats and our experienced corps of re-enactors, the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles.

Located on the Missouri River, near where Lewis and Clark set off on May 21, 1804, we house three full-size replica boats on the lower level, viewable any time. Upstairs, the Museum features dioramas depicting the full journey, displays of the geology, Native Americans in the area, the journals and maps, smaller replica boats and a classroom featuring a 40 minute video in the classroom. Our outdoor spaces include a Museum patio with a wonderful view of the river and a nature trail. The gift shop features local crafts and a wide range of books and educational items.

Especially for youngsters and school groups, we have an animal scavenger hunt and science puzzles, with a staff comprised of former teachers who can answer your questions and offer suggestions for your journey.

A full-size replica of the Red Pirogue adjacent to the Museum

The Boat House as seen from the river

Classrooms are welcome

Scavenger hunts for kids

A large and interesting gift shop

Planting of traditional crops

A pollinator garden

Seaman greets you

We have a spectacular view of the sometimes-icy Missouri River

The museum shop has more than 100 books about history, including the Expedition

The classroom is perfect for viewing our films or attending a presentation

Children can search for animals as part of our scavenger hunt.

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