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Arabia Steamboat Museum
TYPE: Museums
LOCATION/DISTRICT: Downtown Area
ADDRESS: 400 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64106
PHONE: 816-471-1856
TOLL FREE: 800-471-1856
FAX: 816-471-1616
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Price: Group rate (25 or more) $12.50; adults, $14.50; seniors (over 60), $13.50; children (4-14), $5.50; children (3 and under), free.
Hours: Open 10am-5:30pm Mon.-Sat., noon-5pm Sun., Winter hours (Jan.- Mar.) close at 4:30pm
The Arabia Steamboat Museum is home to a true time capsule of frontier life in the 1800s. The Arabia was headed up the Missouri River in the fall of 1856 when she struck a tree snag and sank just north of Kansas City. Her cargo hold was full of 200 tons of supplies bound for general stores and pioneer settlements. As the years passed, the river changed course and left the Arabia buried beneath a Kansas cornfield. Finally, in 1988 a group of modern-day adventurers uncovered the lost Arabia and her magnificent cargo. They were amazed to find fine dishware, clothing, and even bottled food all preserved in remarkable condition. Their find has been called the King Tut's Tomb of the Missouri River. So, if you're looking for an adventure your whole family will enjoy, discover the treasures of the steamboat Arabia.
Hours of operation: Tours begin every 30 minutes, with the last group admitted to the museum at 4pm. Noon-5pm Sun., with tours beginning every 30 minutes with the last group admitted to the museum at 3:30pm.
Plan at least an hour and a half for a visit.
The museum is closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Reviews
What a great museum!
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
03/26/2010
Greg G. - Rogersville, MO
I took my family to the Arabia Steamboat Museum, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We learned alot about the steamboat, the way people lived in 1856, the discovery and the people involved in the recovery of the boat. My children enjoyed it too, and we really appreciated being able to talk with the restoration technician. The whole place is "first class".
A GREAT Experience
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
08/10/2009
Liz G. - Chicago, IL
Wow, this is such a COOL museum. We even got to have questions answered by one of the museum owners who discovered the Arabia. This held the whole family's attention (3-35)! VERY glad we stopped here. Well worth the price of admission. It's really hard to believe all of the things that they dug up AND what great condition they are in!
Spectacular--a must see!!!
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
07/01/2009
Shelli V. - Conway, AR
Having watched a documentary about the discovery of the Arabia a few years ago, my husband and I knew we wanted to visit the museum during our trip to KC. We are so glad that we did! What a quality, well done museum! The staff was very personable and knowledgeable. David Hawley, one of the treasure hunters, even came and talked to us after the film!
Amazing
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
04/16/2009
Pat H. - Omaha, NE
My husband and I visited the museum and were absolutely amazed by the high-quality presentation and exhibit of the artifacts taken off the Arabia. We were enthralled throughout the whole presentation from the video to the actual exhibits. We can't wait to return and bring our grand sons. This is an amazing piece of history and there is none other like it. I bought the book and enjoy reading it again and again.
The Arabian
Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
04/05/2009
Christirna S. - Great Bend, KS
Amazing how many items/quality of items recovered. Located in a great part of town! Fresh produce, bar that has excellent blues music.....
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