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Janet Mifflin

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About the National Great Rivers Museum

Each year millions of people travel to the Mississippi River to learn about its history and its impact on our nation. The National Great Rivers Museum at Melvin Price Locks and Dam, is dedicated to telling the story of the Mississippi River… from her grand history and cultural significance, to her ecological importance and role as a transportation corridor.   Choose from these options to find out more of what we have to offer....

Bring Your Class Out for an Educational Experience
Check out the Museum Exhibits
Events for Everyone to Enjoy
Watch "Power of the River" in the Discovery Theater
Shop the Confluence Museum Store
Tour the Melvin Price Locks & Dam 

Hours & Amenities  
The National Great Rivers Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day. There are no admission fees to the facility. The museum is ADA accessible. Restrooms, bus parking and picnic facilities are available.

Location  
The National Great Rivers Museum is located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River in Alton, IL. We are along IL Highway 143 (formerly the Berm Highway) 2 miles Southeast of the Clark Bridge or 2 miles Northwest of the intersection of IL Highways 143 & 3. Click here for a location map.

Environmental Learning Facility, West Alton, MO
Outdoor Classroom Available by calling 636-899-2600

The Environmental Learning Facility is located along Riverlands Way in West Alton Missouri within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Take Highway 67 across the Clark Bridge to the first left and follow the road or take 270 West to 367 North and turn onto Riverlands Way before crossing the Clark Bridge. This classroom, overlook Ellis Bay, is an excellent way to conduct an activity indoors, when you cannot go outside or when classroom facilities are needed. The ELF can hold up to 75 people. The ELF is equipped for showing videos or slide presentations. The ELF also contains a touch table for exploration and several mounts of birds, waterfowl and mammals. Chairs and tables are provided. To reserve use of this facility, please contact Interpretive Services at the National Great Rivers Museum at (618)462-6979 or toll free at (877)462-6979.

Other Links  
Meeting of the Rivers Foundation link to www.meetingoftherivers.org