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About National Great Rivers Museum
The National Great Rivers Museum is a 12,000-square-foot facility in Alton, IL, open since 2003. It showcases the mighty Mississippi River and interprets its story. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, watch presentations in a theater, and take daily public tours. The museum, a partnership between Meeting of the Rivers Foundation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is located adjacent to Melvin Price Locks and Dam.
On the coast
Serving Alton, IL
The National Great Rivers Museum is a 12,000-square-foot facility in Alton, IL, open since 2003. It showcases the mighty Mississippi River and interprets its story. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, watch presentations in a theater, and take daily public tours. The museum, a partnership between Meeting of the Rivers Foundation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is located adjacent to Melvin Price Locks and Dam.