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National Great Rivers Museum, Alton

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  • By Big_bro_1_usa
    Free, easy quick stop; free tours that are scheduled; simple museum ; nice docents, plenty of parking.  more »
  • By Taylor B
    The National Great Rivers Museum is one of 11 planned visitors centers operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that tells the story of the Mississippi River. Located on the Great River Road...  more »
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  • By Lance Bryant
    My family learned so much about the Lock and Dam systems of America! Out tour guide was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. Got to see a boat and barges get locked through. It was a great experience for the kiddos and I. Best of all...it was free!
  • By Terri Knight
    The museum itself if interesting. I love that the staff come out and and talk and explain any questions me or the grandkids had.
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