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History Museum
Kansas City
"This place is located under the City Market and is a great museum!!"(3 Tips)
"Very interesting, the tour guide was wonderful and full of information. Well..."(2 Tips)
"so beautifully displayed in this museum!"(3 Tips)
"Don't let tacky gift shop & food court put you off."(2 Tips)
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AlissaMarch 14, 2016I was very impressed with this museum. David Hawley, one of the original diggers of the Steamboat Arabia, was even there to answer questions during my visit.- Chiara RasiJuly 24, 2016I admire the dedication of this family to this project, they've retrieved an amazing collection of objects which are so beautifully displayed in this museum!
- Andres NovoaNovember 2, 2015This place is located under the City Market and is a great museum!! When their restoration team is working in the lab they have pretty cool samples/demos and are very friendly!
Maria SjögrenJuly 20, 2016Well worth a visit. A very interesting museum- I can't believe that they found all these artifacts in mint condition after 130+ years.
RickSeptember 2, 2013it has been 15+ years since I have been here. Definitely visit if you have not attended for a while. The walking tour, which I did not recall from the past, and the displays are top-rate.
Scot BeairdAugust 29, 2016Kansas City's best kept secret. You gotta see this place. The history is amazing!
KC Parent MagazineFebruary 8, 2011The Steamboat Arabia Museum is located in City Market. For family dining near the museum, try Cascone's, Winslow's Bar-B-Q, or Bo Ling's. Stop by Planter's to buy great spices, mixes, and candy!
Maurice ArnallJuly 20, 2018Don’t overlook this place! One of the best looks at 1856 Americana you’ll find anywhere. Not even the Smithsonian comes close to what’s on display here.- Brenda JarvisFebruary 24, 2018Very interesting, the tour guide was wonderful and full of information. Well worth your time.
Melinda BurnettSeptember 4, 2010Don't let tacky gift shop & food court put you off. it's worth every nickel of admission. Tour guide was superb and take time to listen to the preservation specialist. Fascinating!!!!
Arabia Steamboat MuseumMarch 30, 2015Located in the historic City Market, with the best selection of global dining options in Kansas City.
US National ArchivesJanuary 28, 2011Founders of the Steamboat Arabia Museum used Army Corps of Engineer records to locate the sunken ship. You can search the Corps records, too to find your buried treasure! Read more- Kansas CityOctober 17, 2011Sample the scent of the 1800's at the gift shop where a reproduction of the French perfume found onboard the Arabia is available for purchase.
Barry HeardSeptember 20, 2015Take the time to chat with the lab technician. Very knowledgeable and engaging.
Awesome staff are knowledgeable and energetic. Really enjoyed our tour!
Vaughn EricsonFebruary 10, 2010Check out this one-of-a-kind museum full of well-preserved treasures from a cargo steamboat that sank in 1856 just north of Kansas City. Read more
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The Arabia Steamboat is a favorite Kansas City attraction, a history museum housing 200 tons of cargo from life on the American frontier in 1856
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- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–5:00 PM
(816) 471-1856
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