Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday Noon-5:00pm.
Closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Entrance Fee:
Adults $4.00
Children under 17 $2.00
Group Rates are available (Groups of 15 or more).

Contact Us:
Bishop's Landing
1050 S. Riverside Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-947-3199
Email

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.

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

Upcoming Events

MR-340

The MR 340 has been postponed until August 24-27 due to the Missouri River conditions

October 15-17, 2010 – Fort Massac

December 3-5, 2010 – Christmas Party – Herman, MO

Past Events

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

Heritage Days in St. Charles will be May 15-16, 2010 click here for more information.

Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River on January 16 and 17 click here for more information.

The Discovery Expedition Christmas Party in Hermann, MO will be December 5th at the Festhalle. Click here photos.

See pictures from our latest events here (opens in a new window):
Photos from DESC Events

Missouri River Height and Discharge Information at St. Charles, MO

Saint Charles, Missouri

Missouri Basin River Level Forecast Center

Saint Charles, Missouri

National Weather Service

Graphical Forecasts - Central Mississippi Valley

Learn more about Lewis & Clark

Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps

Places to Visit

Historic St. Charles, MO

Places to Stay

Quality Inn & Suites Historic St. Charles, MO