Arabia Steamboat Museum

400 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO, 64106
816-471-1856

URL : http://www.1856.com

overview : Unbelievable treasures and fascinating history await. Explore our museum and learn how the handsome steamer Arabia prospered on the rivers, perished in 1856 and was finally rediscovered 132 years later, precious cargo intact. This exhibit, in Kansas City, Mo, is many things: history, ingenuity, tragedy, adventure, perseverance, preservation and a tribute to the pioneer spirit. This is Life! Come explore!

topics : maritime, 19th century American history