National Great Rivers Museum

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/

05/15/2026

Pack your rain gear for tomorrow, because REC Fest is still on, rain or shine!

Watch a live animal show in the theater, try your hand at archery, enjoy food from local food trucks, and more!

05/15/2026

It’s Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day! This annual event highlights the importance of wearing a life jacket and takes place just in time for boating season.

Celebrate by taking a picture of you wearing your life jacket at work and tagging to promote how comfortable life jackets are to wear.

05/13/2026

Dealing with wave action and currents caused by boats or wind can make swimming exhausting in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.), regardless of how well you can swim. A belt-style inflatable life jacket won’t restrict your swimming ability and it will be there if you need it, so .

This video shows a friend challenging another friend to swim out to a boat. Unfortunately, several people drown every year when they exceed their swimming ability in such activities as swimming across a cove, to an island or buoy, to another boat, or after something like a beach ball or boat that is...

05/11/2026

If you plan on attending REC Fest on Saturday, May 16th and happen to have a child currently in 4th grade be sure to get them a FREE Every Kid Outdoors pass!

This America the Beautiful pass option grants 4th grade students and their families FREE admission to all National Parks and public lands! What better way to start the summer?

Event Page: www.facebook.com/share/18T5jy8mev/

For more information on the ATB pass please visit:https://everykidoutdoors.gov/fourth_graders.htm

05/09/2026

We are ONE WEEK away from the adventures of REC Fest 2026 - where your family can explore the many outdoor recreational opportunities available in the region and how to this summer!

With over 30 partnering organizations providing fun, interactive activities, you are sure to find something new! Climb the rock wall with Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop, see the stars with The Nature Institute’s Mobile Planetarium, see what it takes to hit a bullseye on the archery range, and so much more!

A fan-favorite includes live animal presentations by our friends at Nhecm: Animalogy! Catch a free show to see native and exotic animals. Presentations will be held at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m inside the NGRM theater.

Learn more at: www.facebook.com/share/18T5jy8mev/