National Great Rivers Museum

09/04/2026

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy. Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly. Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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09/02/2026

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-powered vessels should avoid commercial traffic. Boats don’t have brakes and it takes an average of ¾ to 1½ miles for a towboat pushing barges to stop.

08/30/2026

Today’s the last day for the Mississippi Riverscapes Plein Air exhibit! Head over to the museum for your last chance to view artwork created on-site at Corps of Engineers recreation areas by local artists, including these lovely ladies, artists Christine Ilewski and Becky Akers! Artwork is available for viewing in the National Great Rivers Museum classroom until 5 p.m. today.

06/13/2026

Don't forget to head out to the National Great Rivers Museum tomorrow, Sunday June 14th, from 5-7 p.m. for the Mississippi Riverscapes Plein Air Awards Ceremony! In addition to live music and refreshments, artist Jenna Muscarrella of Jacoby Arts Center will also be doing a live painting demonstration on site. You won't want to miss it!

06/06/2026

The submission period for the Mississippi Riverscapes Plein Air Art Competition is officially over, and we received some amazing artwork! Come see it for yourself, and support your local artists, at the official awards ceremony on June 14th at the National Great Rivers Museum. The event will run from 5-7 p.m. with refreshments, a live performance from the band Psychedelic Symphony, and winners announced at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss this first look at the Mississippi Riverscapes exhibit and the opportunity to meet the artists behind the art!

05/27/2026

Fishing is a lot of fun even when a big fish gets away. Please play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing from a kayak, boat, the shore, or a dock.

Please Wear It

05/23/2026

A day of fun can quickly turn into a tragic event without a life jacket. By always wearing your life jacket and asking others to, it could save your life or the life of someone you care about.

Partying with friends on a boat can be great fun but it can turn tragic in an instant. Watch this fast-paced video to see some young party-goers learn a vit...

05/22/2026

Historically, Memorial Day Weekend is one of the riskiest times of the year for boating and water-related activities. Sadly, many water-related fatalities occur during the holiday weekend. Following these simple tips can help ensure that you have a good and safe Memorial Day weekend. Remember Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns so Please Wear It

05/20/2026

Make the most of National Safe Boating Week (May 16–22, 2026) by making safety your priority. Wear a life jacket every time you’re on the water. Falls overboard happen without warning—and a life jacket could mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy for you and the people who love you.

05/16/2026

Today is the day - REC FEST 2026 is here!

Join us at the National Great Rivers Museum for REC Fest – the largest recreation and safety festival in the Riverbend - from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at this FREE, adventure-themed event.

Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10AM - 3PM
Location: The National Great Rivers Museum
Event Page: www.facebook.com/share/18T5jy8mev/