Daily
public lock tours
Public tours of Melvin Price Locks and Dam are given daily, free of
charge, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Tours are usually 45 minutes in
length and involve walking and heights of approximately 80 feet. Public
tours are limited in size to 25 participants. A sign-up sheet is located
at the museum information desk for those interested in these tours.
Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before the tour.
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Group
Tours
Large groups wishing to tour the locks or the museum, need to call
the Alton Convention and Visitors
Bureau at 1-800-258-6645 to arrange their visit. Group tours of the
locks are conducted at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. Please allow at least
2 hours to visit both the museum and locks and dam. School/children
groups require at least one adult chaperone per 10 students. Student
activity sheets are available to assist in the museum experience
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Museum
Manners
We want all our visitors to have an enjoyable experience to our
facilities. In order to ensure a safe and pleasurable visit for all, the
following guidelines have been established: * Please - No eating,
running, or reckless behavior is permitted in the museum or on the locks
and dam. * Arrive at your scheduled time or call to report any changes.
* Prior to arrival, divide large groups into smaller groups of no more
than 25 each. * Teachers/group leaders should: Be sure all chaperones
understand their duties before the visit. Chaperones should: supervise
their group and maintain order. Assist the teacher/group leader in
providing a positive learning experience.
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Security
Awareness
This is a federal facility of the Department of Defense, the museum
and locks and dam must be vigilant in their observance of national
security guidelines. Visitors need to be aware that security levels can
change at anytime and can alter operating procedures at the museum and
the lock. Current security levels are posted below. Please call ahead if
you have any concerns or questions. The information below indicates the
restrictions for each security level: (Note: The Dept of Defense
does not use the Homeland Security Color Code Designation)
Normal or Peacetime: No restrictions
Alpha: No purses, packs, cell phones, or cameras
(except disposable) allowed on the lock tour.
Bravo: Alpha level restrictions apply. A 24-hour
advanced reservation is needed for a lock tour.
Charlie: All facilities will be closed.
Delta: All facilities will be closed.
Our current security level is:
ALPHA
Tour
Guidelines
* No smoking will be allowed on tours. * Groups
under the age of 13 MUST have a minimum of 1 chaperone for every 5
students. * Groups over the age of 13 MUST have a minimum of 1 chaperone
for every 10 students. * Chaperones must remain with their group at all
times through the duration of the visit. * All tours will be limited to
25 visitors per tour guide. * Groups are recommended to dress
appropriately for the current and predicted weather.
CANCELLATIONS:
Tours may also be cancelled due to maintenance, repair, construction or
in the event of heightened security levels, which pose a threat to the
safety of visitors and staff. If tours are cancelled, groups can request
an overview program with video or reschedule.
