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Arabia Steamboat Museum

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Ranked #3 for tours in 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, 2016
I 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, 2016
I 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, 2015
This 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, 2016
Well 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, 2013
it 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, 2016
Kansas City's best kept secret. You gotta see this place. The history is amazing!
Maurice ArnallJuly 20, 2018
Don’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, 2018
Very interesting, the tour guide was wonderful and full of information. Well worth your time.
KC Parent MagazineFebruary 8, 2011
The 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!
Melinda BurnettSeptember 4, 2010
Don'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, 2015
Located in the historic City Market, with the best selection of global dining options in Kansas City.
US National ArchivesJanuary 28, 2011
Founders 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
Barry HeardSeptember 20, 2015
Take the time to chat with the lab technician. Very knowledgeable and engaging.
Kansas CityOctober 17, 2011
Sample 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.
Kevin C.November 23, 2019
OMG! You’ll never guess what they named the mule!
Tom McDowellAugust 23, 2022
New sites for me. Old memories for mom.
Troy RyanOctober 28, 2016
Everything
Lee BerhorstDecember 26, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Awesome staff are knowledgeable and energetic. Really enjoyed our tour!
Allyce MohsJanuary 15, 2013
Museum Hours M-Sat: 10-3pm (4pm in Summer) Sunday: 12-3pm
Lawrence WhitmanMarch 18, 2013
Don't miss this. Interesting and well done!
Kerry BamseyJune 24, 2018
Lots of items to view in museum
Michael CDecember 29, 2015
Great little museum
Vaughn EricsonFebruary 10, 2010
Check 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
BeentheredoingthatMarch 7, 2016
Way cool place to got!!!!
Daniel PaniaguaJune 9, 2015
Buena opción de un museo americano

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