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WHAT'S NEW:

• Join us February 26th,  12 Noon - 4:00 P.M. for Buffalo Bill's Birthday Party
  Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley Look Alike Contest for Ages 2-12; Judging at 2:00 P.M.
  Free Admission
   
• See the KWQC Fran Riley interview with Bob Schiffke on our Historic Lone Star Steamer CLICK HERE
   
• 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
Link to Google Maps
Located 1 Block east of Cody Road/Hwy 67;
between Downtown LeClaire and the Mississippi River

Phone:
563-289-5580

email:
 museum@buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com