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The Steamboat Arabia Museum

400 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
816 471 1856
Ranked #5 of 74 attractions in Kansas City
4.5 of 5 stars 175 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Military Museums, Specialty Museums
Traveler Description: The Steamboat Arabia museum is in the AAA guide.  It isn't the easiest place to find, but do persevere, it's worth seeing.  The admission price may... more »
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Kansas City, Missouri
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

I liked the artifacts as well as the shops around the steamboat arabia museum. More

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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

This is a jewel of a museum - I can't go enough times. It is fascinating how they found it, restored it & are still doing so. It is a fascinating look at what was found on this supply boat. I love this place! More

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Birch Bay
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

Worth going to; plan to go on a Saturday when the Saturday market is also going on right outside. Great place for lunch, with a wide variety of ethnic options. More

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Warrensburg, Missouri
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

I liked all the detailed history being brought up from under the sand and soil and being perfectly preserved in glass jars. There were buttons, pins, cookware, cloth, shoes, etc. Tons of things to look at plus facts about the Steamer and the disaster that sunk her. More

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Aurora, Colorado
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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Telling the tale of the Steamboat Arabia, who sank after hitting a submerged tree in the Missouri River, this family run museum show the remains of the ship after it had been discovered under 45 feet of mud. Because of the encasement in the mud the ship and its contents were well preserved and can now be viewed here. Your... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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Seen this before but my family had not. Quite enjoyed it again. Love the displays of dishes etc. and hearing the story of its restoration. This is a very nice asset to the city. More

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Kansas City, Kansas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We have taken several out of town guests here. It is very interesting. The amount of items they have is amazing. More

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Kansas/Nebraska
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

We think about ship wrecks in seas and oceans, but not lakes and rivers. The stuff this team unearthed is amazing. There is so much to learn here. This is a museum for all ages! More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

What an amazing museum and what an even more amazing story about finding this sunken steamboat along the Missouri River! This museum really is a must see when you're in Kansas City, right by the historic City Market district. Unbelievable place! More

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San Francisco
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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This is such a unique museum and not to be missed. Really a highlight! More

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