I had been here years ago and had really wanted to come back. I was not disappointed. This is a wonderful museum. A few animatronic figures tell stories about the US and the Indians, there is an impressive collection of peace metals, lots of vignette settings and the wall is ringed with photos of the sights that might have been... more

I thought this museum to be very well done. Found it very worthwhile, educational, well laid out, labeled etc etc. (Didn't find it at all biased and I really can't understand some of the negative posters on here. ) In fact, I even complimented the ranger on the way out about how well done the museum was. more

I have been to the museum twice. The arch ride to the top is secondary for sure. If you really want to learn about Jefferson's vision of westward expansion, you will not be disappointed. The Lewis and Clark journals give incredible insight as to the attitude and beliefs in the United States at the time. Ranger talks and interactive exhibits... more

PROS: The Museum seems very well put together. It is nice and spacious. There is an exhibit about all the medals Lewis and Clark gave out on their expedition. There was a live show going on about Buffalo Soldiers. And hey, it was free! CONS: As another reviewer mentioned, poor labeling on artifacts! For example there was a teepee set... more

The museum gives the impression that the history of Mississipi area starts with the Louisiana purchase. It is a shame that it completely ignores the Natives and the French explorers who gave to many Mississipi-Missouri area their names including St-Louis, Lafayette, Joliet, Des Moines, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. more

I loved the fact that this museum was layed out on-the-round. It allows visitors to explore at their own pace while they wait for the arch. Most exhibits had ways to either read the text or listen to it. I was not expecting such a treat since it was included with the arch ticket. Really good value. I think kids... more

I think this museum is truly awful, but since you're going up in the Arch and you have to wait for your train, or for the movie to start, you'll probably end up going here anyway. It's all timelines and sepia photos and lots of text. I came out more confused than enlightened. It would maybe help if there were... more

This museum is located underneath the Gateway Arch. Once you get through security, you are free to roam through the gift shop area and the museum. The museum is free so it's not that bad. There are plenty of tiles to read throughout but I wasn't totally satisfied. If you want to see a great museum about history of everything,... more

The Museum of Westward Expansion, located underground between the legs of the Gateway Arch, is a engrossing look at how the west was explored and settled. The museum contains a hodgepodge of items, from authentic artifacts, to recreated settler and Native American structures, from Lewis and Clark in photos, journals and maps, to preserved animals, like buffalo and bear. The... more