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Arabia Steamboat Museum

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The Steamboat Arabia pushes upriver from Kansas City in 1856. This would be her last journey west.
Credit: David Hawley
The Arabia sinks near Kansas City on Sept 5, 1856. All passengers survived. The boat and 200 tons of cargo was lost.
Credit: David Hawley
Arabia's excavation site.
Credit: David Hawley, David Hawley
See for yourself these amazing treasures that was lost when the Arabia sank.
Credit: David Hawley, David Hawley
Saddles, whips, and 4,000 shoes & boots are numbered among the Arabia's massive collection.
Credit: David Hawley, David Hawley

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In September 1856, the steamboat Arabia sank near Kansas City with 200 tons of cargo bound for towns in the west. In 1988, the Arabia excavation began, resulting in the astonishing discovery of pre-Civil War artifacts which are now on display. This unique museum has been featured in national television programs, magazines and in numerous newspapers.

Tours are conducted every half hour; last entry at 3:30 p.m.

Closed: Jan. 1, Easter, Thanksgiving and Dec. 24-25.

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400 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
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ADA Fully Compliant
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Open Year-round
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