What you get
About Wood River Museum and Visitor Center
The Wood River Museum & Visitor’s Center, established in 1997, allows visitors to explore the town’s varied past. Exhibits highlight early days, the impact of Standard Oil, Benbow City, and significant events like the Flood of 1915. Visitors can also see a Memorial Garden and Courtyard, view a video of Lewis and Clark's journey, and see a model of Camp DuBois. The museum offers tours to learn about the town's Sears houses.
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Serving Wood River, IL
The Wood River Museum & Visitor’s Center, established in 1997, allows visitors to explore the town’s varied past. Exhibits highlight early days, the impact of Standard Oil, Benbow City, and significant events like the Flood of 1915. Visitors can also see a Memorial Garden and Courtyard, view a video of Lewis and Clark's journey, and see a model of Camp DuBois. The museum offers tours to learn about the town's Sears houses.