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Missouri River

Living History

Keelboat voyage on Missouri River in October will teach about the Lewis & Clark Expedition

From Omaha to Kaw Point and stops between, Keelboat voyage on Missouri River in October will teach about the Lewis & Clark Expedition History buffs, students of all ages, families, and others who want to have a fun and free way to learn more about the 1803-06 Lewis and Clark Read more…

By LC Boat House, 8 months ago
Living History

Film Weekend captures “St. Charles – Doorstep to the Westward”

The weekend of May 30-June 1 saw old members along with the new working together to recreate the era of Lewis & Clark in St. Charles. The experience will be long remembered by those who took part as well as visitors excited to see our fleet in action on the river. Read more…

By LC Boat House, 11 monthsJuly 2, 2024 ago
Water Sports

MR340 Finish Line Festivities: Forget the race, what about the party?

Barring unforeseen circumstances (we’re looking at you floods! And YOU Covid!) the Midwest’s pre-eminent canoe and kayak racers will finally set foot on dry land at the end of the MR340 in July on the Boat House’s lush lawn. Here’s the race description from the organizers: The Missouri 340 is Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsMarch 30, 2021 ago
Experience the Museum

Move to Higher Ground?

We love our home on the banks of the Missouri River, with a front row seat to all the moods of America’s Big Muddy, the heart of Discovery Expedition’s continent-spanning route. But we prefer to love the flows and eddies from a distance, not as a participant. Still, despite our Read more…

By LC Boat House, 4 yearsMarch 17, 2021 ago
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Open 10am- 5pm Monday-Saturday Open Noon – 5 pm Sundays / Call 636-947-3199

A must-see destination on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, the Boat House and Museum features full-size operational replicas of the boats used by Lewis & Clark, displays focused on the expedition and local wildlife and has engaging activities for kids, including a scavenger hunt and quiz.  We show the National Geographic film about the expedition and have a large, interesting gift shop.  Stay for awhile and enjoy our spectacular view of the Missouri River and the nature trail.  We are just steps from Historic Main Street St. Charles and the Katy Trail State Park.

Support the Museum…Text KEELBOAT to 44-321

River Level Forecast

Learn about history and forgiveness, as a modern day canoe, Klmin, symbolizes the return of a Chinook canoe by Lewis & Clark.

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Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum

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Check out our photos from over the years on a Flickr album featuring thousands of photos highlighting our history compile by Betty Kluesner!

CALENDAR 

May 10 - New Haven Heritage Days,  Phase leader: Larry Boschen

May 16-18 - Hawken Classic Rifle Weekend, Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum (Larry Boschen)

June 14-15  - Muster at the Boat House (Jim Martin)

July 7-11 - Missouri American Water MR340 Canoe & Kayak Race (Nancy Jackson)

Aug, 15-17 - Festival of the Little Hills, Frontier Park St. Charles (Jan Donelson)

Sept. 14-17 - Lewis & Clark Alliance Annual Meeting, Kansas City

Sept. 26-28 - Walk Back in Time, Mexico MO (Tom Young)

Dec. 5-7- Holiday Celebration, Boat House, St. Charles (Bob Foster)

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