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Discover the Truly Unique Museums of Mississippi River Country
This spring, tour some of America’s most interesting museums in Mississippi River Country. Travelers young and old will find these unique collections both fascinating and educational. Learn about America’s most important presidents, artists, industries and traditions through artifacts, interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind displays. Below are a few of Mississippi River Country’s many excellent museums.

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Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul is known worldwide for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

Wisconsin
Visit Discovery World on Milwaukee’s lakefront to learn about science, technology and the environment through interactive exhibits.
Iowa
The Figge Art Museum overlooking the Mississippi River in Davenport houses an extensive collection of works by Grant Wood.
Illinois
The Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield reveals the life and work of President Lincoln in all its complexity.

Missouri
Learn about the European exploration and settlement of the American West at the  Museum of Westward Expansion in St. Louis.
 
Kentucky
Located at Churchill Downs in Louisville, the Kentucky Derby Museum gives an in-depth look into America’s most famous horse race.

Tennessee
The Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville takes you on a foot-stomping journey through the history of country music.

Arkansas
Set in the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River, the Old State House Museum is a designated National Historic Landmark.

Mississippi
The Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Jackson is an oasis of agriculture amid an urban landscape.

Louisiana
The Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Long Leaf preserves an authentic sawmill complex and showcases the region’s forestry heritage.

Plan your own trip to Mississippi River Country!
You’ll find an incredible variety of attractions, events and activities in America’s ten Mississippi River States. From the Mississippi River headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico, experience a rich and diverse history, culture and landscape. Year-round, there’s something for every traveler. Start planning your own Mississippi River Country vacation.

Mississippi River Country is a multi-state cooperative marketing program guided by the state tourism offices of the ten states located along the Mississippi River.

The MRPC Endowment Fund - Learn more about how you can help sustain efforts to preserve, promote and enhance the Great River Road and the Mississippi River Corridor for generations to come. Download the Endowment brochure.