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- Kansas CityCity
- Kansas City AreaRegion
- Free in PartAdmission
Visit Facts at a Glance
| Address | 400 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (816) 471-1856 |
| Hours | As printed when we read it on October 30, 2026: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Admission | As printed: Children (3 and under) – Free; Children (ages 4 – 14) – $6.50; Adults – $16.50; Seniors (60 and older) – $15.50; Groups rates: (20 or more) – $14.50 |
| Dogs | Not published on the page we read |
| Official site | Arabia Steamboat Museum (official) |
What to Know
- The steamboat sank on September 5, 1856, and was excavated from a Kansas farm field in 1988.
- Displays include clothing, china, tools, guns, toys and what the museum calls the world's oldest pickles.
- A visit includes short videos, a movie and a view of conservators at work in the lab.
- Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Closes one hour early on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Halloween and New Year's Eve.
- Hours may change; the museum asks visitors to call to confirm.
Facts, Each With Its Source
- Sank: September 5, 1856 (source)
- Recovered: 1988 (source)
- Cargo: nearly 200 tons (source)
- Adult admission: $16.50 (source)
Directions and Location
400 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106. Open in Google Maps
Coming Up Near Arabia Steamboat Museum
- Kansas City Symphony: Prokofiev's Sixth and Barber's Violin Concerto (Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center)On now through Nov 1 · Kansas City
- Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again (T-Mobile Center)Nov 3 · Kansas City
- Crown Center Ice Terrace opening day and seasonNov 6 · Kansas City
- Garth Brooks at T-Mobile CenterNov 6–7 · Kansas City
- Lyric Opera of Kansas City: The Marriage of Figaro (Muriel Kauffman Theatre)Nov 7–15 · Kansas City
Events within 30 miles, straight-line from the place to the centre of the event town, not driving miles; events in towns we have no checked centre for are left out. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
Nearby
- Kansas City Zoo
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- National WWI Museum and Memorial
- Union Station Kansas City
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
- Truman Home National Historic Site
More: Places To Go, state parks and historic sites, Kansas City Area guide, Kansas City Area events.
What We Could Not Verify
- Home page says the collection's future home is 'still unknown' at the 170th anniversary; confirm the museum remains open before publishing.
- Dog policy and accessibility not found.
- The map pin is approximate, from OpenStreetMap, not a surveyed entrance.
- Photos: none shown; we place a photo only when it is a true match for the page.
Questions People Ask
What does Arabia Steamboat Museum cost?
As printed on the official site when we read it: Children (3 and under) – Free; Children (ages 4 – 14) – $6.50; Adults – $16.50; Seniors (60 and older) – $15.50; Groups rates: (20 or more) – $14.50
What are the hours at Arabia Steamboat Museum?
As printed on October 30, 2026: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where is Arabia Steamboat Museum?
400 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106.
Sources
- Arabia Steamboat Museum home, read October 30, 2026
- Hours & Rates, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Arabia Steamboat Museum, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/places-to-go-in-missouri/arabia-steamboat-museum/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.