National Great Rivers Museum 4.0 (reviews)

There are some mighty great rivers in the USA, with such history surrounding them and life flourishing from them, so why not visit a museum that celebrates them - and in particular the Mighty Mississippi! The National Great Rivers Museum is 12,000 sq ft of exhibits that tell the story of this impressive river, and help visitors understand all aspects of it, and how it affects our lives today.

Throughout the museum you will find interactive displays that explore the natural ecosystem of the Mississippi River and how humans have interacted with the river, both in the past and present day. Go back in time to when the early cultures that called the Cahokia Mounds home, to the European settlers.

Kids can learn about the various wildlife that lives near the banks and in the water, from prairie plants, to trees, and birds and other animals. There is even an aquarium in the museum displaying the fish that inhabit the river!

The National Great Rivers Museum also outlines the mechanics of the river itself, such as how soil is made, and how erosion works. so it's a fabulous learning experience for kids.

At one station kids can estimate how much fresh water their household uses a day, and at another they can send e-mail postcards from their hometown!

Are you ready to take a journey along the Mighty Mississippi, and dive into its rich history?