Displays and artifacts depicting river cultures along the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers, especially covering 1870-1970. Emphasis on tools and equipment used in fishing, in the mussel-shell pearl button industry, water fowling, the fur harvest, family fish markets, vintage boats and outboards. Also, there is a river-man’s workshop. The Museum fills the historical and educational gap between the Mark Twain Museum, the Cahokia Mounds Museums and the Corps of Engineers Great River Museum. Senior and child discounts are offered.