We are a living, working museum. The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum brings the remarkable journey of 1803-06 to life at our riverfront base of operations in historic St. Charles, Missouri. And we share the story of the Expedition at destinations throughout the Midwest via our unique traveling fleet of replica boats and our experienced corps of re-enactors, the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles.
"We love Lewis and Clark and your museum. We followed the trail (as Californians during the lockdowns) and your museum was the highlight of our trip. I can see why now - it is well run from the top down. The displays were so interesting and the folks running it were knowledgeable and enthusiastic....Keep up the good work."
"Thank you! It's exactly how I envisioned it when we came and saw the space the first time."
"We wanted to let you know just what a WONDERFUL time we had with our nephews at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse Museum this past Saturday! The lady at the front desk was fantastic; the boys loved the scavenger hunt and all the cool sights and sounds from the museum!"
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. With a ton of improvements to the Boat House and lots of news, we can’t wait to get together for the annual Christmas party, the weekend of Dec. 6-8. Read more…
From Omaha to Kaw Point and stops between, Keelboat voyage on Missouri River in October will teach about the Lewis & Clark Expedition History buffs, students of all ages, families, and others who want to Read more…
Congratulations to all the racers, crews and volunteers who brought the Missouri American Water MR340 to a festive conclusion on our well-festooned banks! You braved the fog (literal and mental), the obstructions, exhaustion and steamy Read more…
The weekend of May 30-June 1 saw old members along with the new working together to recreate the era of Lewis & Clark in St. Charles. The experience will be long remembered by those who Read more…
The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum in St. Charles hosted re-enactors, historic firearms and expert lectures about the early 1800s at the Hawkens Classic, May 17-19. The third annual Hawken Classic brought muzzleloading rifle Read more…
We are thrilled to host the Hawken Classic, a showcase of historic rifles and the skills and knowledge needed to survive in the Midwest in the early 1800s! Check out the schedule of events and Read more…
We are pleased to announce the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles is a 2024 Preserving America Grant awardee! Funds from the grant are going toward our expanding docent program, featuring costumed re-enactors, expanded historical research Read more…
Third-grade students at Rossman School were treated to a lesson and demonstration in muskets by Education Director Bill Brecht April 1. Brecht and docent Orion Melton showed the steps in firing, shot two blank rounds Read more…
We were delighted when recently retired TV videographer Tony Chambers stopped by to try his hand at cell-phone videography. Not only did his visit yield a nice overview of the museum, but it inspired us Read more…
Extraordinary depictions of the people who met Lewis & Clark during their epic journey will be on display starting April 11. Sculpted by renowned Western artist Richard V. Greeves, the dozen bronze works deepen our Read more…
2023 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Boat House and Museum. We continue to see momentum as we build for the future. Here’s a roundup of our 2023 and preview of 2024! Record-setting paid attendance Read more…
Lewis & Clark Among the Indians: Sculptures by Richard V. Greeves April 11 Join us at the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum for a captivating in-person event! Immerse yourself in the incredible world of Lewis Read more…