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February 2024 by Rhonda Richardson
Went to see if we could spot some eagles and saw a nesting pair actually building a nest in a tree across from the museum, as well as one eagle who flew right over our heads on top of the Dam. We enjoyed the museum and ended up going on the tour of the lock and Dam. It was about an hour long and really interesting. Would definitely recommend going on the tour to get up on top of the Dam because the views are amazing! The museum and tour were both free!
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February 2024 by Elizabeth Friend
Great day trip for family (homeschool or just for fun)
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February 2024 by Michael Hizer
Great information about the impact of rivers on the local economy, as well as descriptions and examples of local plants and animals. We did not arrive at a time where a tour was convenient, but hoping to do so next time. 3 different times were offered and I am certain it would have been worth our time.
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February 2024 by Dan Faust - Glory Days
The staff and facility at the National Great River Museum in Alton, IL are top notch. The displays and information offered at the museum are very educational, interesting, and interactive. The aquarium is also very nice and well done.The theatre at the museum is very nice. There isn’t a bad seat in the whole theatre.I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the museum and I plan to visit again and again.
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October 2023 by Da Qin
The National Great Rivers Museum has introduced the public to the story of the Mississippi River.The Rivers Project, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Louis District.The tour of Melvin Price Locks & Dam is excellent.Melvin Price Locks and Dam serves the Mississippi River as part of the nine-foot navigational channel maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was put into full-operation by 1994.
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August 2023 by Adam Biro
I miss the river fountain outside. Been a few years since it was taken down. I barely go that way on bike now. It was a great place to cool down. Nothing too special now.Museum is clean, I enjoy the native plants such as the cactus.
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June 2023 by Tina Hunt
It was a beautiful day out nice and cool in the morning. We decided to go for a walk along the Levee of the Mississippi River. As we approached the National Great Rivers Museum we decided to go in, since neither of us had been there before. We signed up right away for the Lock and Dam Tour. While we waited, we looked around the museum and gained a lot of insight into the workings of the Lock and Dam as well as the history of the Commerce that flowed down the Mississippi River. The museum also explained a lot about the natural habitat, flora, and fauna in the area. The museum was well-maintained and the tour was very interesting. We spotted an eagle, swans, and pelicans all fishing while we were touring the Lock and Dam.
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June 2023 by Bobby Terry Thompson
Very interesting place to visit. Working in the Wood River area and found this museum. Alot of information on the history for the Mighty Mississippi River! Also they have a tour of the Lock itself and alot of hands on things to do for the little one's to make it fun for all ages. If in the Wood River or Alton IL area and have extra time, I recommend you take a visit to this museum.
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May 2023 by George Scott
The very good exhibits provided a good understanding of the workings of the rivers in this area. The barge captain simulator was my favorite. We visited on a day where a festival was going on so the lock tours were semi self guided. The staff was very kind.
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April 2023 by Dr. Mohammad Shamsuddoha
Nice little informative museum. Native American did a lot before settler came. Dam and lock are the great engineering from human being.
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October 2022 by Glue Guy
Free museum and informative tour.Watched a barge lock through.Lots of parking available.
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August 2022 by Hoferin Omala
What a neat place. Great Museum. Missed the Free tour ,hopefully next time we get to go. Also got our National Park Card, mine was free and will be a lifetimeCard. Daughter had to pay $80 for the year.
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August 2022 by Robert Thornton
Fun cute stop. The kids loved navigating the barge down the river.
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August 2022 by Alexandra Sasha Malcolmson
So glad we stopped and checked this place out!! Very interesting museum with interactives for all ages. Be sure to join one of the free tour times to actually go up to the lock and see a barge come thru. Beware that you will be in direct sunlight with no shade for that entire time. Bring a hat and apply sunscreen before the tour starts. And be prepared for mayflies as well. Still totally worth the tour, just would have liked to have been more prepared ? Ask the visitor desk about the Junior park ranger program! Plenty of easy parking right in front of the museum. All of the staff and volunteers were friendly and informative.
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June 2022 by Patricia Doerr
Very nice diorama for birds, natural wildlife and grasses. Next visit, we will arrange to have a ticket to tour the lock and dam
