Buffalo Bill Museum in Historic LeClaire, Iowa on the Mississippi River

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Welcome to the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Iowa...

WHAT'S NEW:

May 19th 1-3 p.m. Join us for the book release of The Legend of Tugfest and Other LeClaire Ghost Stories. Light refreshments will be served and some of the authors will read from their story. The book's thirteen ghostly stories include several by museum board members and volunteers as well as a forward by Mike Wolfe. All proceeds from the $10 books, which will be available at the event, will go to the museum.
Wild Wild West Weekend! September 7th and 8th
Friday Sept 7th 5-8 pm. Moonshine on the Mississippi
Saturday Sept 8th 11-7. On the LeClaire Levee
Wapsi Wrangler Wild West Show, Square dancing, Costume contest and parade with prizes! Old time children's games - marbles, jump ropes etc
campfire and songs, BBQ-Sneaky Pete's for dinner, Big Dave & Holly's Dairy Sweet for lunch; Kettle Corn, Old fashion crafts - (maybe a quilting bee?)
Historic photography, (Barbershop Quartet?), (Best Boots Beauty Contest?), Giant Kaleidoscope,
More details to come in the next month or so.
The museum has added an exciting new reason for you to visit the Lone Star Steamer. A new sound system has been added to the River Pilot's Pier building where the Lone Star is located. The new sound system allows you to experience the sounds of the steamer traveling on the river along with background sounds.
Visit our new exhibit "Philip Suiter, Legendary Riverboat Pilot" in the River Pilots' Pier area of the museum. Philip's descendants have sponsored the display that will feature Philip Suiter, the first riverboat pilot in LeClaire.
DETAILS and PHOTOS
The annual membership renewals have been sent out to current members of the museum but we'd like to add you as a new member too. At $10 for an individual; $15 for a couple; and $20 for a family, membership is a great way to support a local non-profit organization. You can pick up a membership form at the museum or send your name and address with a check to 155 North Front Street, LeClaire IA 52753.
TravelLady Magazine checked out LeClaire, Iowa. Click here to read the article about how she enjoyed our city and museum!
Civil War Exhibit Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the start of the War View Photos

Enjoy a fun filled day at the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Iowa. You'll discover fascinating history along the Mighty Mississippi River that will entertain and educate.

Featuring:

NEW! Civil War Encampment
The Lone Star Steamer
The Riverboat Pilots
The Sauk and Fox Indian Tribes
Pioneers of Le Claire Township
Indian Artifacts
The "Green Tree Hotel"
Life on the Mississippi River
Gift Shop
LeClaire's Famous Sons:
- "Buffalo Bill" Cody
- James Ryan: Inventor of the Flight Data Recorder (Black Box) and other commonly used safety devices
- James Buchanan Eads: Engineer known for the Eads Bridge in St. Louis

Learn More About Our Exhibits

Open Year Round
Winter Hours (December - March):
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Sunday 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Admission Fee:
Adults: $5 | Children: $1

Address:
199 N. Front St.
Le Claire, Iowa 52753
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Located 1 Block east of Cody Road/Hwy 67;
between Downtown LeClaire and the Mississippi River

Phone:
563-289-5580

email:
museum@buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com