Arabia Steamboat Museum Closing

[1961MJS]

Hi
I was looking at news from Kansas and found this: 
Arabia_Museum_Closing
Jon Thomas and I went there when we were in town for the Jesse James Farm match. This is a very well done museum, especially considering that it was dug up and the museum built by non-government types or archeologists. 

Later

[River City John]

Spent a very enjoyable afternoon there several years ago.
As a matter of fact, we lost track of time and were late for the NCOWS Congress meeting that day . . .

[Major 2]

It pains me still; I missed out in going when I was in KC
for The NCOWS Convention years ago.
I have seen video tours, and it is quite amazing, just not the same as being there.
Hopely, the museum will find a new forever home.

I did not fail to see the NRA/Bass Pro Shops Gun Museum in Springfield, Mo. several years later NCOWs Convention.
 
 

[Sedalia Dave]

Spent the entire day there last year.  Definitely worth the visit. I too hope they find a new home.

[Tascosa Joe]

IF my info is correct St. Louis made them an offer they could not refuse, while KC was ambivalent about supporting it's presence.  So it is moving to St. Louis.

P.S. I have spent all or part of 4 days there and it is a magnificent time capsule to the period.  I was most amazed at the lack of firearms going up river.

T-Joe

[Mogorilla]

I had not heard the St. Louis option.  That is excellent that it will land somewhere.   I hav hoped they will be able to excavate the Malta, but still no word on that either.   It is a great visit for sure!