Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and Seaman the dog on our 79-acre property. Step aboard an authentic full sized 55-foot replica of the Keelboat used by the explorers over 200 years ago. Relive the adventure by exploring our interactive exhibits: burrow with the Prairie Dogs, run with the American Bison, be surprised by our ferocious Grizzly Bear. Listen to the calls of every bird that was documented along the expedition. Pull the oars on the pirogue. Avoid the snags as you race down the Missouri River with our newest exhibit. Go into the 48 foot in diameter Plains Indian Earth Lodge. Follow our trails to the Missouri River Overlook and the Birding Amphitheater. Bring a snack lunch to enjoy at our outdoor picnic area!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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HuskerTraveler2
Lincoln, NE1,190 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Just 5 minutes from I-29 at Nebraska Hwy 2. Beautiful building offers a brief look at the unbelievable feat of rowing up and down the Missouri River in the early 1800's. Slow down and stretch your legs for an hour or less and learn about how the West was first explored. Great view of the river. Good interactive displays for children. Virus safe, especially as you move outdoors on the well kept trails.
Written August 5, 2020
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Stephanie H
Sioux City, IA35 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Being from the Midwest, I have been to multiple Lewis and Clark Interpretive Centers (Yankton, SD, Sioux City, IA…). I was surprised when we had to stop to pay admission for our family, as the other Centers I have been to are free to explore. I assumed that the admission price would ensure a variety of educational exhibits, including many relevant to Lewis and Clark, however I was left relatively disappointed in those assumptions. It seemed the majority of available displays were animal mounts, which were not particularly outstanding. There was a small sewing activity for the kids to participate in, which made me feel better about paying the unexpected admission fees, as well as a stamping project to keep the kids engaged as they explored the Center. Overall, I find this Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center the least impressive of those that I’ve visited.
Written April 7, 2023
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Ken J
Bellevue, NE37 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
We were visiting the area and decided to stop for another history moment, my wife lives those. Didn't know what to expect from a visitors center off the highway but this was a pretty good stop. It was chilly and the outside "stuff" was closed for good reason but the inside "stuff"is still worth the stop. Give it a shot and if you have kids with you, plan for about an hour... if not, thirty minutes is more like it. Educational, informative, safe, clean, cheap... go do it.
Written December 13, 2020
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kansasteacher2
8 contributions
Mar 2021
This is a hidden gem! If you have any interest at all in Lewis and Clark's travels, you should see this. We spent about two hours here. There are three floors of exhibits and some trails outside, including one to an overlook of the Missouri River. Very nice 30-minute documentary film as well. Highly recommended.
Written March 26, 2021
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dyej
Picayune, MS69 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Ok we all know the history behind Lewis and Clark but, do you know the science about the expedition? If not then head here. This little museum discusses the plants and animals sent back to Thomas Jefferson. What the expedition ate and medicines they took. There is a replica of Discovey and all right along the Missouri River in Nebraska City, NB.
Written June 12, 2021
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Debbie Y
Ames, IA73 contributions
Oct 2021
This Visitor Center is amazing. We loved the interactive displays, designed with children in mind, but adults learn so much through it as well. The video game in the indoor keel boat made us feel like we were actually steering a boat on the sunken tree infested Missouri River. It was fun. And the trails to the Missouri River overlook and to the Earthen Lodge were great. Highly recommended. Friendly staff add to the experience.
Written October 25, 2021
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Thomas H
Kansas City, KS4 contributions
Jul 2023
This museum is as much a nature center and preserve as a museum. It effectively tells the story of Lewis and Clark's historic and dangerous mission to navigate the Missouri River, and then to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. Examples of the craft used by the explorers are very authentic and helps explain many of the difficulties navigating the treacherous river. There are several other museums in Nebraska City worthy of a visit, including the Windmill Muesum, a former factory that was preserved for posterity; and the Freighter's Museum that explains how the wagon trains were used to move freight from the river to western destinations before arrival of the railroad.
Written July 25, 2023
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,540 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Don’t miss this visitor center if you are interested in Lewis and Clark’s scientific discoveries. There are three floors of exhibits, showing everything from the medicines Lewis used, the flora and fauna they described for science, and many of the instruments they used. The life size boat replicas really help you understand the expedition. There are many Lewis and Clark Visitor Centers. This one is worth a detour to visit.
Written August 29, 2022
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ichoosejoy
Nebraska City, NE128 contributions
Jul 2021
This interpretive center has some very interesting and fun exhibits. When I was there guests young and old were having a great time and learned a lot as did I. It is really a great place to visit. Take time to walk the trail to to Missouri River Overlook.
Written July 12, 2021
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martine028
Bartlesville, OK250 contributions
Oct 2021
We drove all day and we were looking for a stop on our way to stretch and walk . This place is great . There are few hiking trails with nice views . Also a visitor center with interesting displays and quiz . The visitor center presents a short documentary but we did not have time to see it since they were about to close .
Written November 11, 2021
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Hello, the building was designed by the National Park Service. The head architect was Mr. Pat Pauley out of Omaha, NE.
Written December 1, 2020
Hello! Here are the admission rates for the MRB-Lewis & Clark Center.
Adults-$5.50
Seniors (65+)- $4.50
Students (6-18)- $3.50
Children 5 & Under- Free
Our fall hours are from Oct. 1-Nov. 30:
Monday thru Saturday: 10 am-4pm
Sunday: Noon-4pm
Winter Hours Dec.1-Feb. 28
Wednesday thru Saturday: 10 am-4pm
Sunday: Noon-4pm
We are close Mondays and Tuesdays through winter hours.
Thanks, please let us know if you have any other questions!
Written October 4, 2016
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