The Buffalo Bill Museum, located on the Mississippi River in historic downtown LeClaire, Iowa, offers an engaging experience for families and history enthusiasts alike. Just 5 minutes off Interstate-80, this kid-friendly and pet-friendly museum features fascinating exhibits about pioneer life, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Mississippi River boat pilots. Visitors can explore a replica of a 1927 one-room schoolhouse, where children enjoy playing "teacher," and participate in fun scavenger hunts, including a pre-reading version for younger kids. The museum also boasts the Lone Star, the last working wooden-hulled paddlewheel tugboat on the Mississippi River, inviting guests to climb aboard for a unique experience. Admission is affordable at $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $1 for students, with children under 6 entering for free. Reviewers highlight the museum as a treasure trove of history, recalling personal connections to the river and its stories. Families appreciate the variety of exhibits, including artifacts related to Buffalo Bill and the cultural history of the region. Many visitors leave with fond memories and a desire to return, making it a worthwhile stop for anyone exploring the area.
Very well done museum. Lots of touchable things, the full size powder wheel boat, we spent quite a while there. And it was museum week, so they had BOGO. Five bucks for two? Where can you get that?
June 2023
A collection of many different items. You can learn about Buffalo Bill, see an old school house and a river steam boat. They have an Indian display, flight recorded,... so much to see. Plus they offer senior and AAA discount rates.
May 2022
This is a hodge podge of LeClaire Iowa history, antiques and a little bit on Buffalo Bill Cody. There is also a tug boat/paddle boat named Lone Star in the next building. William Cody was born in LeClaire Iowa. I liked the stuffed buffalo and bison statue outside.
