Alton, United States
1 Locks and Dam Way
N/A
+1 6184626979
Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet
Very informative museum. No charge. Lots of exhibits that explain the lock and dam system on the Mississippi River and how river traffic transports materials and goods. Several interesting interactive exhibits. Staff very helpful. They have 3 tours per day of the lock and dam; however because it was a 5-degree day we elected to skip. Bald eagles can be observed feeding from the waters below the dams. A bald eagle nest can be seen just east of the museum; staff had a scope trained on the nest during our visit. We plan to visit again on another day when not so cold and tour the lock and dam.
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We were actually eagle watching in the area on this day and decided to stop in. I did not know how complex a system was in place in this area regarding erosion and water control. Very cool place to learn about how all the locks, dams and dikes work together to be able to allow barge traffic on the Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Didn't get to take the full tour due to COVID restrictions.
Very good educational exhibits. Only complain is that the movies and tours are not run constantly, and there isn't a schedule posted. However, I got to see part of the eagles documentary and it was very interesting, inspiring and instructional.
This is a great place to come and see the Mississippi River from a different point of view.
We were worried that it wouldn't be open due to Covid. While we couldn't ride the elevator to the top, we got to see and explore everything else. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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