Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday Noon-5:00pm.
Closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Group Rates are available (Groups of 15 or more).
The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center is the Discovery Expedition’s permanent home. Situated beside the Missouri River at Bishop’s Landing in charming historic St. Charles, Missouri, the educational facility features exhibits relating to the Lewis and Clark expedition as well as the Missouri River ecosystem.
Please use the links above to learn about our museum, trading post, educational tours and the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles.
Upcoming Events
December 4, 2010 – Christmas Party – Herman, MO
Eagle Days 2011 - January 15-16, 2011
Lewis and Clark Heritage Days are held the third weekend in May each year in Historic Saint Charles, Missouri. For 2011 the dates are May 21 & 22, 2011
MR-340 July 19-22, 2011, with a B-B-Q on July 21 and 22, 2011.
BOY SCOUT CAMPOREE - Frontier Park, Saint Charles, MO - OCTOBER 8, 9 and 10, 2010
October 16-17, 2010 – Fort Massac
27 August 2010 - MR 340
The MR 340 has been postponed until August 24-27 due to the Missouri River conditions
August 1-4, 2010 – Trail Heritage Foundation Living History Assc. in Lewiston, ID
July 26-August 4, 2010 – Trail Heritage Foundation Living History Assc. at National Boy Scout Jamboree
June 4-6, 2010 – ScoutQuest 100 photos
See pictures from our latest events here (opens in a new window): Photos from DESC Events
Lewis & Clark Patch
Boy Scout Lewis & Clark Patch Requirements
Application form for Lewis & Clark Park
Lewis and Clark Places to see in Illinois and Missouri
Missouri River Height and Discharge Information at St. Charles, MO
Saint Charles, Missouri
Missouri Basin River Level Forecast Center
National Weather Service
Graphical Forecasts - Central Mississippi Valley
Learn more about Lewis & Clark
Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps
Places to Visit
Places to Stay
Quality Inn & Suites Historic St. Charles, MO