Buffalo Bill Museum Reviews

Nice historical museum with a few Buffalo Bill items, don’t expect the entire museum to be about him. Most is a typical small town history displays, a one room school house and the LoneStar Paddle Wheeler which was our favorite section. There is good information about the button industry where they farmed clams from the river and how they turned them into buttons. We spent about an hour here. Good parking for motorcycles, Although we parked on Cody Street, the main drag and walked from there.

The outside of the building names it as the Buffalo Bill Museum, but it is much more than that. In fact, it is less a repository of Buffalo Bill items as it is a museum of Le Claire. Of all the holdings in the building, about one fourth or maybe less deal with Buffalo Bill. Most of his stuff has been moved to Cody, Wyoming, along with his birthplace, which was in Le Claire.

Still, there are some interesting things to see. Like the native son who developed the first indestructible flight recorder and the automatic seat belt. In fact, James Ryan worked on several inventions to improve car safety, and got three pages of mention in Ralph Nader's book, "Unsafe at Any Speed," praising him for his efforts.

Ther is also a complete paddlewheel steamboat, original, that you can fully esplore, in the museum. It's quite fascinating.

One nice thing about the museum is the location. It's convenient to little shops and atores. I was able to leave my wife buying popcorn at one store while I walked back to the museum to buy a book, all within 5 minutes. Be aware the gift shop in the museum doesn't take credit cards.

There is an admisssion fee of $5 for adults, discounts for AAA members and seniors.

Great tour for the whole family. Loved the history and all of the artifacts! More than just about Buffalo Bill.

The museum is located near the Mississippi River in downtown Le Claire, IA. Parking is available in front of the museum and admission is USD 5 with reductions for seniors and children.

William Frederick Cody aka Buffalo Bill was born in Le Claire and became one of the most famous figures of the West. His father passed when Bill was just 11 years old, and to support his family Bill began working as a horse rider.

The history of Bill is fascinating and well described with several interesting exhibits including some good videos. The museum also has several other things to enjoy including the “Lone Star” towboat so expect to spend a couple of hours here.

Not a bad visit at all for only $5 per person. It showcased various historical items from the area. The steam boat on display is definitely the best part.

Situated in the heart of Le Claire overlooking the Mississippi River
Little but very interesting museum only $5 to get in worth every cent
I would definitely recommend a visit here

My whole family enjoyed our visit, and all left there with something that we founds intriguing to talk about. The five of us enjoy learning about local history from the places we travel to.
What I found interesting, is not only did we get to see Buffalo Bill's memorabilia, what all LeClair , IA and the Quad Cities are all about.
I highly encourage everyone to pay a visit.

The museum cost $5 and there was very limited buffalo bill artifacts. If it wasn't for the river boat adjacent and part of the "museum" it would not have been worth it at all

We stopped in here when we were in Iowa for a riverboat cruise. It cost $5 admission and had interesting exhibits from household gadgets, farming gadgets, technology gadgets, as well as military and Buffalo Bill show from the early 1900s and also a small riverboat you could walk around on. Children were given a list of things to find like a scavenger hunt which made it fun and kept them busy.

We saw the signs for this place as we were doing one of our many trips so we thought we should come back and check it out. We are glad we did. It is a small museum. We went through it in about 2 hours. It had information about Buffalo Bill but it also had a lot of local history. I think the highlight for my husband was they have the steamer "Lone Star" one of the oldest surviving wood hull dredges in the museum. I am into quilts and they had a few of these. They had 2 quilts that were called "The Red Cross" one was made back during World War I and the other World War II. A must see for those quilters out there. We are so glad that we stopped to check this place out.

A couple of videos of Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show were very interesting and worth the visit, but this museum had many more things to see. There is the last working paddlewheel boat on display with videos showing it in action as it dredged sand from the Mississippi loaded it onto barges for the construction industry. I also learned about the pearl button industry from Mississippi River clams. Well worth the $4 admission!

There is so much more to the museum than I expected. A lot more than just Buffalo Bill. The Lonestar boat was a highlight and my 5 yr old has asked to go back again. The kids area was great too, they had costumes and other fun activities. Will have to go back again without the little one to really look at and read everything.

We enjoyed learning about Buffalo Bill Cody and about the Mississippi River. A very informative and interesting museum. Almost need to visit several times.

We were waiting to get on the riverboat twilight and needed something to kill time, I'm glad we stopped in, the museum has lots of history of the area and from the 1800s, there's also a old steamboat in the museum that you can go on and check out.

Perhaps I was not in a museum mood that day, but I just could not get into the displays and information. I did learn some new things about Buffalo Bill, and some of the videos were good, but it just did not feel excited about visiting this place.

Not sure about the name of the museum as Buffalo Bill paraphernalia and info takes up only about 10% of this museum, so as long as you go into it knowing that you’ll enjoy it more!

There’s information on the history of river pilots in Le Claire, the pearl Burton industry, local business people and inventors and day to say life throughout the history of Le Claire and the wider region.

It’s obviously been put together by proud locals and they’ve done a lovely job. Take an hour to wander through, it’s worth the $5 entry.

I really enjoyed this museum. Staff was helpful and answered questions even though it was a self guided tour. The museum gave a good overview of Le Claires history. There is also an old wooden steam boat. Great value for the $5

We took our grandson here when we went to Laclair , He liked it more than Antique Archeology. He loved the old steamboat they had in the building.

So we had been on the road all day and the kids needed to get out and this was a great place to do it. The kids wanted to run about and we didn't have a ton of time to go through before they closed but it was a nice walk into the past. They had my son (5 years old) take a clip board and find different things in the museum to get a prize which kept him engaged for at least a little while. I will say, the boat portion of the museum was very hot and humid. It felt just like it was outside so be prepared for that. Over all, it was really cool.

We really enjoyed the museum and the view of the Mississippi River. It was an educational trip with the kids and they enjoyed it so much they didn't realize they were learning. We recommend.

Great place to understand the genesis of Buffalo Bill and the settlement of the American West. Great assortment of original documents. Do not miss the original Mississippi River steamboat that is in the southern wing of the museum.

Very interesting place. Love the history that was displayed. If your a history buff this is the place for you!!

There is soooo much to see in the vast collection there. The little schoolhouse was enjoyed by my 3 year old granddaughter and both of my daughters enjoyed the whole place. I was most impressed with the steam boat in an out building that you could walk through and even play with the bells. It was well worth the entry fee.

The ladies that greeted us were very nice! The museum is small but has quite a bit of wonderful artifacts about Buffalo Bill and the town of LeClaire. The Lone Star steamer was very interesting in that you are allowed to explore it from top to bottom. This little museum is a must see,

There is a steamboat in the museum with a couple videos you can watch as well as items associated with Buffalo Bill.

We enjoyed boarding the Lone Star riverboat part of the museum and walking through it. Thank you for preserving it for all to see.

We didn’t expect to see so many different displays. Besides Buffalo Bill there was regional exhibits, a one room school house display as well as a cool steam boat to explore. The kids and adults loved it. Its also on a beautiful spot of the river. We would definitely recommend!

The Buffalo Bill Museum is only partially about Buffalo Bill. A large section features the Lone Star paddle boat, and most of the rest features LeClaire history. Only a relatively small part features displays related to Buffalo Bill.

Still, the museum is interesting and features a wide array of items. The museum is definitely a great way to spend an hour or two, especially if you want to familiarize yourself with the history of the era.

-The Power Trippers

Read other reviews that say the museum is small. I would not have wanted to wander through a bigger one. There are many items to see and read about. It is amazing what Buffalo Bill did during his lifetime. One of the really interesting things to read was the Bavarian tradition of gathering eggs that are laid on Good Friday. There are some on display. My friend and I could not believe we had never heard of this!
The staff is very nice and they have clean restrooms!

As others say, the price is right, especially for seniors. We enjoyed the area that had the boat. I think we spent the most time in there walking around the boat and reading about it. Was interesting to hear about Robert E. Lee being in this area.

We also really enjoyed the little exhibit and information about James Eads. We’ve read a lot about what his iron clads did in the civil war especially in battles with US Grant. We’ve also made a couple of stops at the Eads bridge in St Louis is see that.

Nice historical museum.

The Buffalo Bill Museum is a quaint little bit of history. The exhibits are laid out well and if you're here for the antique/historical tour of LeClaire, this is a must do! It doesn't take a lot of time to go through, so if you have kids 3-10, this is perfect. My 8 year old son and I had A TON of fun doing the kid scavenger hunt. And he loved that he was able to board and tour the riverboat and see how crew lived on it!

Well worth the small admission fee. Lots of interesting exhibits, not just about Buffalo Bill. Includes restored early river towboat.

This was a very interesting museum to visit if you ever in Davenport Iowa you need to stop in and see this it runs along the Mississippi River everything in there was very interesting to see from the past. Lady was very nice and helpful.

What a interesting and informative walk back in time. We enjoyed the "life and times" of Le Claire. The boat and video was quite fun too.

Was really impressed with this little museum highlighting the Mississippi River, Buffalo Bill and life in Iowa in the early years. Very reasonable entry fee as well.

I just googled things to do and this Museum popped up! It was cool to see the artifacts and the actual Lone Star Paddle Boat! A lot of history in this museum on the river!

The overall outlook and layout of the museum is nicely done. Not the best place for children but adults and teenagers will enjoy it if they like historical museums. I personally haven't seen a museum with more buffalo bill artifacts. Recommended if you're in the area. Would be five stars if they'd finish repairing the river boat on display.

This homey museum provides interesting information both on their native son and on the Mississippi River. A quick skim of the museum will not reveal it's treasures--look a little deeper at what is on display and the information about displays and it is an encapsulated nugget! When I entered, first glance was a bit disappointing. However, I began to linger at the displays as I realized how well-organized the information was, and how pertinent the artifacts and displays were to what they were highlighting. The gift shop is small and also not strongly appealing until I realized that the items for sale were not cheap tourist items (to be thrown out at home), but quality items--especially their books. Take time to enjoy the museum, then enjoy the waterfront which is directly on the Mississippi River. The town architecture is well-maintained for a glimpse of Americana in the mid-to-late 1800's. Worth a stop--and take a closer look!

It could have used a little more room for display. We enjoyed the movies that were made available! Because of construction, parking was quite limited.

This little museum is packed with a wide variety of historical bits. You go in expecting to just get Buffalo Bill Cody history, but they cover so much more. I am not a big history buff and I greatly enjoyed this little gem. It has something for everyone. Then to top it off is the wooden river boat that worked the Mississippi for 99 years.
This is must see stop in Le Claire.

This little museum houses not only Buffalo Bill history and memorabilia, but also much other interesting stuff from the area.

Stopped in since we were in leclaire. Something to look at,nothing spectacular. I wouldn't drive to leclaire just for this.

Not worth a separate trip, but if you in or near town, then this little museum has a number of very interesting and enjoyable displays. Interesting to wander through Lone Star Riverboat.

Although we have been through Le Claire before, we had not noticed the museum before. Definitely worth a stop. It is located down by the public parking and next to the river, so parking and river views are included. There is an admission, but kids have an area for them, the real river boat displayed is amazing, and of course there is a lot of information about Buffalo Bill.

Went to Buffalo Bill Museum in Leclaire, IA and it was truly an excellent museum. The main theme was about Buffalo Bill but this museum is so much more. The Buffalo Bill exhibits were terrific but the other historical information about leclaire, IA is also inpressive. There are many exhibits and a tug boat to view and have hands on. I recommend seeing this museum. The fees are extremely reasonable for adults and children. Leclaire is also home for the American Pickers TV show. Visit their attraction too.

While we were in town we stopped at the Buffalo Bill Museum. It was very interesting. There is history of Le Claire as well as Buffalo Bill. Admission is only $5. It's definitely worth checking out.

If you are a fan of old movies, or just want to know more about the life of Buffalo Bill Cody, this is the museum for you! Besides being located in a wonderful little town, LeClair, Iowa, the museum is next to the Mississippi and the beautiful scenery surrounding it. You will be fascinated by reading about his life and see the artifacts here.

Some interesting exhibits on Buffalo Bill. We also liked the river boat exhibit. The admission fee is very reasonable.

We enjoyed this museum several years ago. It is always interesting to learn about history. There was a description of the Big Tree and many of the items used during that period of time.

For the small admission price this museum is worth visiting. Various items on display not just about Buffalo Bill but also area history.

We loved this place, especially the civil war display and the riverboat. Very interesting. Worth the visit

We went on a whim and really enjoyed seeing all of the local history and interesting things to look at. The steamboat was the highlight for us.

Lots of cool stuff to see here. It’s way more than just buffalo bill history. For the price of admission you can’t not stop. The restored boat alone is worth it

Learned a lot about Buffalo Bill and local history. The steamboat located within the museum was worth the minimal admission charge.

Museum that has facts about Buffalo Bill and others from the area along with riverboat info and a paddlewheel riverboat. Interesting history.

Very history filled and interesting, wish more place would preserve their heritage like LeClaire has.

Nice stop very educational but fun at same time. Lots of history Paddle boats on display right on the river well worth your time

While waiting on another place to open we stopped in here to kill some time. Great place to visit. Loved seeing the tepee that American Pickers donated!

Very nice museum on the Western shore of the Mississippi in Le Claire, IA. A nice display of Buffalo Bill Cody's early years. Nice video documenting Cody's connection to the area.

Other nice exhibits detailing the area's connection to the Civil War and the founding of Le Claire. Also, exhibits showing the accomplishments of local citizens. Who knew the inventor of the seat belt and aviation's 'black box' was from Le Claire?

An unexpected display of the last wooden bottomed paddle boat in existence, and you can tour the decks and stand on the bridge!

Museum curators were very friendly and helpful. A nice place to spend and hour or two!

Our destination, in LeClaire, was originally just to visit Antique Archeology, but we noticed a sign for this museum and, being history buffs, we decided to stop and see what was inside. So glad we did!!!! The museum had so many interesting displays and was well layed-out. Such a surprise that they had a original, BIG, paddleboat inside the building that you could board and explore! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was directly on the Mississippi River. Good, convenient parking. Certainly happy we discovered this museum. Would HIGHLY reccomend to history enthusiasts!

Great little museum in downtown LeClaire with a lot of history - this museum just isn't about Bill Cody - there is a lot of great artifacts and history in there - even an old paddle boat that you can explore - a great addition to the downtown history of LeClaire

We enjoyed looking through this museum. There were well marked informational signs in the displays. It was interesting to see the inside of paddlewheel ship.

The Buffalo Bill Museum in Le Claire, Iowa, does a wonderful job of documenting the life of the frontiersman and showman, who is from that Iowa town, as well as more history of the area and the Lone Star riverboat. See a photo gallery at: https://hoffmannroadtrips.shutterfly.com/1417?eid=112&fb_ref=Default

PROS: $5 adult; free for kids < 16 y/o; real historic paddleboat on the premises; great slice of 250 year old Rock Elm; affordable gifts at the giftshop; plenty of free parking.

CONS: sparse exhibits (most/all were donated by the local citizenry); minimal exhibit about Buffalo Bill; as one reviewer said, its mostly about LeClaire and it’s prominent citizens; I’m sure the Buffalo Bill Museum sounded more exciting than the Le Claire museum.

It has wonderful exhibits of the Midwest in the 1800s through early 1900s. Great for history buffs!
Wish the gift shop had more interesting items, though. The fashion exhibit had really interesting objects but could have been presented much better.

Buffalo Bill in Iowa ? Yes, he was born and spent his early childhood near Le Claire. The museum has much more about the history of the whole area, but a decent amount on Buffalo Bill. It’s overall a bit crammed in and difficult to see some items, but if you’re a history buff, it’s worth a stop. If you are a huge Buffalo Bill fan, go to Cody Wyoming instead !

This was the first time visiting the museum and we were pleasantly surprised. Not only did they have history on Buffalo Bill with artifacts, pictures, etc. they also had numerous items from days from long ago including kitchen items, farm items, military clothing and pictures, a room of old time dresses and ladies jewelry, shoes, etc., as well as furniture and old time office equipment. The Steamer was interesting to see. You are able to board it and tour it. It was easy to locate as there were signs directing us to it. It is located right along the Mississippi River where you can walk down by the waterfront. Le Claire itself was a neat little town with plenty of eateries and unique shops.

This is an interesting place to visit. I was expecting more Buffalo Bill artifacts. It did have a lot of various historical items that were fun to view. Pretty chilly looking at the steam boat. Didn’t look at that very long.

My husband and I visited the museum the day after the Twilight Riverboat Cruise. There are historical things in this museum for all ages. We were surprised that over 3 hours had passed when we walked out. The short videos throughout the museum gave me time to sit and rest before continuing. Lots to see.

Lots of authentic memorabilia inside. Tour guides were knowledgeable and informative. Tour of the steam boat was great.

Found the museum had a wide collection of local artifacts and history lessons on how the area was settled. Admission was $5 for adults and we spent approx 2 hours on our self guided tour. There is a short 5 minute video on Buffalo Bill as well.

We went to Le Claire over labor day. We thought since it was Buffalo Bill's home, we'd go see the museum. We expected to see exhibits featuring Buffalo Bill, but there were a number of other exhibits that we found very interesting. I would not have known the person who invented the 'black box' on aircraft came from Le Claire, and I thought the display of his office was fascinating - took me back to trips to my dad's office. I also would not have known about the link between Le Claire and the ironclad warships in the civil war. And there were a number of other interesting displays, including an entire paddlewheeler. No, it's not the Field Museum or the National History museum - but it is a very interesting couple of hour stop, well worth it and enjoyable.

This is a great small town museum. They have an eclectic combination of donated items and have them arranged in themes (laundry, carpentry, wars, etc). A lot of the items were donated and they seemed to have accepted everything! There is a model T fire truck, a display of vintage clothing, some civil war items and year-a small display of Bill Cody items-mostly photos and posters. I do wish they would have noted which items were reproduced. My husband loved the pictorial display of old river boats and being able to tour the Lone Star. Note, while there is a lot for children here, the items are not under glass so make sure the children are respectful. The Lone Star is also a little difficult to climb around-floor is uneven and watch your head! I would be especially watchful of your children when you are on the boat. The price is reasonable at $5 and the staff is welcoming so don't miss this.

Extremely interesting part of our history and outstanding displays. Come expecting a great time seeing the early days of America.

This museum is totally awesome!!! We loved walking around looking at all the exhibits and staff there are so friendly. We could have stayed there all day reading and seeing everything. Such a great museum and very inexpensive and souvenirs are that pricey as most museums.

There is a wealth of information here about Buffalo Bill, but that isn't the whole story. Artifacts are displayed that cover the history and culture of the whole Le Claire area including an original riverboat that you can walk through and examine up close. Very nominal admission, and located right next to the Twilight dock.

Interesting for older folks. Museum has a small Buffalo Bill area but has some other interesting exhibits.

This is a fairly workmanlike exhibition of varied artefacts and historical items some of which are related directly to Buffalo Bill and some of which are just from that era or relate to other local celebrities.

The Paddle Steamer exhibition is included in the ticket price and is the best part of the whole venue.

Worth a visit and not expensive so worth a visit.

While the museum cost was pretty small ($5), there really wasn’t a whole lot of Buffalo Bill in it. It was more of a history of the area. You can tell they’ve spent a lot of time collecting items and the displays were well done, but we probably only spent about 5 minutes inside.

I really enjoyed the museum and particularly the real riverboat exhibit. There wasn't so much about Bill Cody - but that was ok because there was a lot of area history and artifacts. Plan on about an hour or so to see the entire museum.

$5...Neat to see vintage displays from this era. The river boat was neatest to me. Souvenirs are available. I' say an hour is about all that is needed to see everything. There is a little scavenger hunt for the kids to do. Mine (ages 11, 8 & 6 at the time) had fun but weren't super impressed with the hunt or the museum but liked the river boat enough. Le Claire is tiny & beautiful & perfect. If you are staying in Le Claire & have time then I think it is worth it. I personally wouldn't drive out of my way to go though.

A fantastic museum for a small town, lots of effort has gone into making this museum outstanding. Well displayed and thought out.

I was really looking forward to a Buffalo Bill Smorgasbord, but all we got was a big tease and no buffalo meat. As someone who really loves all the nooks and crannies of the American west history, this museum was more about the riverboat life and the history of Le Claire. Not much at all about Bill. The video was ok but I've seen much better on PBS. If they were trying to focus on BB early life in Le Claire they did a very week job. I understand that the historic house was torn down and sold but a more creative way could have been shown to represent his years in Le Claire. I suggest they send someone to where the house was and dig up a stone that was used for the foundation…Give me something! Heck, this reminded me of an 8th graders show and tell of Buffalo Bill. Their are millions of BB pictures on the web, something could have been done to use this as a historical record. Buffalo Bills life was that of a grand showman, what was shown did him no justice. There are not many of Buffalo Bills personal belongings, which I was very disappointed to find. Near nothing about his grand tours of Europe or his shows at The Exposition Universelle of 1889 in Paris or The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. They didn't mention his friendship with Queen Elizabeth, who gifted him an unbelievable massive rosewood bar that’s still located at his Irma Hotel in Cody, WY. Nearly nothing about how BB brought different warring tribe together for his shows… But they did show someones 1950 collection of comic books on Buffalo Bill. Bad, bad and more bad. I would suggest that they remove the Buffalo Bill from the front of the building and just state the Le Claire Historical Museum. That would be a better description than the tourist trippy Buffalo Bill Museum name...

Other reviews were not as kind to this cute little museum, but we really enjoyed it. It is not just Buffalo Bill's museum, but a step back in time. The woman in the museum was wonderful and talked to us about Buffalo Bill as well as the town and the history. The cost is minimal and I thought it was worth it!

Lots of things to look at beside Buffalo Bill items. Highlight was a Paddle boat that they are restoring.

Enjoyed our tour very much. The people working there could not have been nicer. The exhibits are fantastic as is the last surviving wooden working steamboat - fantastic. We enjoy history and never pass up a chance to see exhibits to expand our travels.

This is your average small town museum. A little bit of everything and a giant boat! For sure worth seeing at least once!

Calling all history buffs, you are in for a treat. If you like history, then the Buffalo Bill Museum has it. Le Claire, IA is the birthplace of William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody.

Buffalo Bill was a scout with U.S.Calvary in the old west days when America had fought the Native American's. He was also among other things (and probably most known for) as the owner, producer and star in the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show that toured America and Europe dictating the days of the old west.

The Buffalo Bill Museum is more than a museum about Buffalo Bill. It is also a community museum. It has artifacts of local history, area industries, and even river boats. It has the Lone Star Paddle River Boat on display. This was piloted by legendary Mississippi River Pilot Captain Philip Suiter. I won't spoil the surprise by talking about it. You'll have to visit the Buffalo Bill Museum to learn about everything yourself.

There is so much to see, that if you want to really read and learn about everything, you'll have to plan on spending the entire day here. Otherwise, if you just want to take a break from your day of shopping Le Claire and want to visit someplace that is air conditioned, this place would be good for that as well.

I'm going to have to go back again to see the things that I hadn't had time to see. They do a nice job there.

Had a great time at the Buffalo Bill Museum. Had quite a display, and was very informative. If your in the area it would be worth your time to stop and see....

The stuff on Buffalo Bill was really good. And the Le Claire Fire Truck is cool. All the other stuff I have seen in other museums. Seems like everybody has has a riverboat. Cheap enough though 5$ a head.

Enjoyed our visit. Had many other displays than Buffalo Bill Cody. Worth an hour to visit. Many other things to visit around there.

This museum is worth walking through. You will learn not only about Buffalo Bill but about steamboats and LeClaire, Iowa!

Has a lot of history. It even has a real boat inside so kids and adults can experience it first hand. It is not expensive to go to.

We spent the day in Le Claire so this was on our list to see. Lots to see in a small space. Staff was super helpfull too. I am a museum buff and was impressed with all they had on display.

Much more than Buffalo Bill, this is a gem. Full of general old stuff - including a fascinating collection of barbed wire. Yes - fascinating. Also a dredger that was only retired a few years ago. The short film provides a good overview of Buffalo Bill - who combined his natural showmanship and business brilliance to bridge the gap from the real west into the myth of the west. Its location by the river adds to the attraction. And don't forget the coffee shops (such as Pelos) nearby for a very satisfying visit.

Wonderful museum! It has alot of Buffalo Bill history - and SO much more local history as well. It's wonderful for all ages. Our 6-year old grandson was with us and had a wonderful time learning, and enjoyed the "scavenger hunt" he was given to complete, and of course, enjoyed the prize he received for completing it. We could have stayed longer, but had other things to do in the area. If we get back to the area, we would stop again.

Came here to check out Buffalo Bill but feel the museum’s name is a bit of marketing “bait & switch.” Maybe one tenth of the museum is dedicated to Buffalo Bill. The rest of the exhibits were germane to the history of the local area. The overall feeling was crowded. One of the displays was a glassware type of presentation that felt like it was donated and then space was made for the exhibit in the middle of the room. Side note: the last steam powered tug boat on the river is on display and being renovated next door and is covered by your price of admission.

Saw the sign on the way to Minnesota and stopped in. A very pleasant lady greeted me and explained about the museum. It’s a nice museum, neat as a pin, with a lot of local history and tons of antiques all sorted by type. Buffalo Bill had his own section with many items from his life. Well worth a stop!

Small but packed with interesting items, this museum tells of Buffalo Bill Cody, born in LeClaire, Iowa. Included is the recreation of a one-room school room and a river boat that sailed the Mississippi.

A must see when in or near Le Claire. A full 1 room school house on display along with hundreds of other items.
Very cool to walk on the old river boat on display.
Truly a very informative piece of history especially on Buffalo Bill.

It has a lot of local history in addition Buffalo Bill history, make sure you visit the paddle boat next door.

Interesting info about Buffalo Bill and history of the west. The old steam boat self-guided tour next door was also quite interesting.

The museum is easy to locate. It has many interesting displays. We enjoy any history about the Mississippi River. It is a quaint, little museum.

Loved this museum. I always became emotional when Iron Eyes would cry on the old Keep America Beautiful commercials. Being able to see his tipi was a trip down memory lane.

This is a great little museum that is ran by volunteers. Thank you ladies for all of the history that you shared with us! A must see if you're in LeClaire! Some excellent displays.

Had no idea Buffalo Bill came from the Davenport area and I learned a lot from my trip.
My wife is Korean and she love the trip so much too.

Very good museum of life in the area from the 1800's. The History of Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show is featured here.

JMJ Originally went to the American Pickers store in LeClaire and saw the sign for the Buffalo Bill Museum. GPS told us it was OK to turn towards the river and there is just enough room for a street front and this small but GREAT museum. I've been to bigger museums and seen a lot less. The staff was very friendly and the admission fee next to nothing. So much historical information that you should allow for a long visit , if you like history! Some of the artifact are so special-Buffalo Bill's show guns, etc. Also items from the same time period; they have a special room with women's clothing from the turn of the century also. Another section has other famous people from the area ( the inventor of the original "Black Box", etc). Also an entire Mississippi River Steamboat is INSIDE the museum and explains about the boat, it's history, and about commerce on the river. This is really a gem of a museum and if you are ever nearby take time to see it. This is one of the best places I've ever reviewed. Noithing fancy but sooooo interesting. They also have a small gift shop with unique items and the whole place tries to be handicapped accessible-a little tricky out in the boat area but looks manageable.

My wife and I came across this choice museum this while we were in town. Very nicely displayed and besides presenting a good story of Buffalo Bill, it also had a full size paddle wheeler under roof. Desk attendant was very helpful in answering our questions...like was Bill really as good a marksman as he claimed. Stop by and see.

There are two places in Iowa where William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody called home. LeClaire was his first home. The home was relocated to Cody, Wyoming but a first rate museum can be found at this site. I would suggest a trip to nearby McClausland, Iowa to see the only Cody home still in its original location. The home offers a self-guided tour and a fantastic collection of arrowheads found in the area. The grounds have several longhorn cattle for viewing. Cody gave up the charms of plowing this land with primitive equipment to scout for the military in the West and earn the Congressional Medal of Honor.

We were surprised with the variety of items displayed at the museum. The man who invented the flight box recorders was from Le Claire, and he had his items on display. They also have the last last wooden steamboat inside. A desk that Lincoln had set at, civil war items, and many other numerous items. Most of the items are not behind glass and you can walk right up to them.

Great little museum to visit...not just Buffalo Bill items but lots of local history. Many interesting items from old tools to a paddle boat and local inventions. Good deal for price ...take the time to have a stroll through

We had no idea this museum was in LaClaire but we happened to see it tucked away on a back street and decided to go in. We were so happy that we did. It is managed by all volunteers. Not only does it tell the story of Buffalo Bill but also a history of the Mississippi River. The memorabilia and artifacts it contains is remarkable.

We just visited the Museum, and being from Denver where the stories of Buffalo Bill are legion,
we wanted to know more about the beginning of his story.
The Museum was a little smaller than we expected, but very enjoyable.

Only one complaint ... which we did report to the young man at the desk that day:
near the display of Boy Scout and Girl Scout memorabilia, there is a sign that reads "Girl Scouts of America." There is no such organization. We are the "Girl Scouts of the United States of America" or "GSUSA."

For a small entry fee we learned about the area, Bill Coty and life on the river. This museum has something for all ages. Take the time to check it out.

We stopped here on the spur of the moment. What a find! Very reasonable admission. It took us over an hour to go through - could have taken longer. This place is full of great history. Be sure to tour the old ship! We watched multiple, informative films. Great little gift shop.

This museum has a full size steam boat INSIDE! They are in the process of restoring it. The museum has memorabilia from Buffalo Bills life and a history of the town of Le Claire with a lot of displays about other famous residents.

This was a fluke that we went to see the museum, but glad that we stopped. My grandson loved it and it was very informative and a great price.

More than Buffalo Bill. There is an exhibit about Dr. James Ryan who invented the black box widely used today. Also a replica of a one-room schoolhouse and the Lone Star steamer which was the last wooden hulled steamship in the US. Reasonable entry fee - $5 adults, $4 seniors

There's nothing slick about this museum, but it clearly was built with pride and staffed with enthusiasm. I don't think you'd feel the need to stay for more than an hour or so, but I learned a lot about Le Claire, Iowa and the people who have lived there and the things that have happened there. For a small town they've done a great job!

Did not realize he was from Le Claire area. He was an exceptional scout and a great showman. Nice documentary on his life. Nice Native American displays and lots of artifacts. Nice group of historical displays of the area. Worth the admission.

We were visiting family in Geneseo and they suggested we visit here. It was spot on the museum while not large has a great deal of interesting and historical item.

We had our 15 year grandson with us a he loved it.

If you are in the area I would recommend a visit here.

Great museum absolutely packed with information and articles from the times of Buffalo Bill. Multiple video presentations telling the story behind the man. Inside a huge glass enclosure they have preserved an old stern wheel push boat that operated on the Mississippi River next to museum. You can walk all through the boat decks and around it. Very interesting.

Great way to see some of the local history and artifacts from Buffalo Bill's life. Was very inexpensive and added some local flavor to our trip.

It's a nice museum with lots to see, but Buffalo Bill is not the main thing. There is a section about him, but it's toward the end and I was wondering why the museum was called the Buffalo Bill Museum, since it's more like a Le Claire history museum.

Very nice museum. Small Buffalo bill Cody exhibit, seasonal exhibit of fire truck (summer), office of the Le Claire native who invented the aircraft "black box" data recorder, a section of the large tree that served as a river landmark back to riverboat days.
The crown jewel is a steamboat that is dry docked inside the museum. It is accessible, if you can climb stairs, and fairly complete. Signs explain what you are seeing.
We spent about 45 minutes here, but kids would have been bored in 15.

Stopped in with my husband and my 84 year old father. We were there about an hour - so much to see. The volunteers at the front desk are very nice and can answer any questions that you have. Definitely worth a stop.

WoW !
What a surprise. Got to be one of the most interesting museums in a city with a population under 5000. Ok Ok museums are boring for people who think museums are boring. 3 words ...take a nap! And let your museum-loving other half check out this sweet little museum ! Yes, its an area museum and covers local history but what a jackpot of midwest culture, civil war history, engineering, birthplace of William Cody and that wonderful Mississippi River steam stern wheeler. Thank you thank for putting it indoors and saving it for the world to see.

The museum has a great collection of "Bill" items, but also has wonderful collections from local notables (like the engineer who invented the "Black Box" for planes and the seatbelt for cars - they have his entire office and papers!!! the family gave them everything!) The museum also has the "Lone Star" riverboat, which they say was the longest working riverboat on the Mississippi (98 years), and which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The museum allows photos, and you can get on the riverboat and walk around through almost the entire thing. Admission was something VERY reasonable like $5 each.

Far more interesting than we expected actually. Specialty exhibits covered schooling, agriculture, home life, Civil War, clothing, in addition to the Buffalo Bill and steam ship we expected.
It's obvious the community cares for this museum by the monetary donations and donations of goods from the past. Any place run by volunteers may suffer in the general upkeep and I fear that some of the exhibits may be lost due to inadequate preservation, especially the steam boat.

A small but well done exhibits space right on the Mississippi tells both the story of Bill Cody and the local area.
Signage is good throughout and you can also visit the last paddle wheeler that worked the river.
We found it informative and would recommend a visit to any one interested in the river and/or Bill Cody.

While looking small from outside, the museum is crammed with historical information about Buffalo Bill Cody, the Native Americans of the time, and general history of LeClaire and river commerce and culture.

Small museum with information on river, local area and the man himself (his birthplace), Comes under the quaint and interesting banner - and a good choice if anywhere in the area

We thought this would be a small museum with a few Buffalo Bill related items. WHAT A MISTAKE!!! This was one of the most informative museums I've recently visited. Yes, it had a lot (more than expected) Buffalo Bill related information. It was also loaded with other locally related history and displays. Many things I had never even know were LeClaire related.

In addition to the main museum, they have an old riverboat they are in the process of restoring that was outstanding.

Make sure to allow extra time to explore and enjoy this museum.

For $5 a person it was well worth it. The old steam boat that you could actually walk on and explore. It was amazing!

We paid our entry fee and toured this small town museum. The kids got to do a scavenger hunt which they actually had fun with.
There was quite a bit of history we learned about while we toured. Surprisingly a lot of things happened in LeClaire over the years.
The riverboat was neat but I got the feeling in a few places that one of us was going to fall through the floor. They're restoring it and I'm sure it will be fine.
It's worth a stop and won't empty your pockets.

Nice place to visit for an hour or so. After reading the reviews I guess I was expecting more. Only cost 5 Dollars a person to get in the museum. Steamship, Buffalo Bill Cody and time period correct exhibits are the highlights. It has some very interesting parts and then other parts that have nothing to with the time period. Parts of the museum are dedicated to prominent people from the area. Overall Buffalo Bill Cody was the highlight. We stayed about an hour and we had covered everything we wanted to see. Being right near the Mississippi river does provide some wonderful views. The place is well maintained .

Open daily and affordable stop. We started by watching a short film to refresh our memory about Buffalo Bill. The museum is more about Iowa and the Mississippi River with many artifacts. We enjoyed the Lone Star River Boat.

I wish I could mark this somewhere between Average and Very Good, because it's better than average but not quite very good. Anyway, my husband is a big fan of Western history, so we decided to stop here. The part of the museum about Buffalo Bill was surprisingly small and maybe a little disappointing. That said, if you like local history, the rest of the museum is fantastic to explore to see what you discover. It's quaint in the way these small town museums are, but it has some very interesting stuff. The exhibit of the Lone Star barge is also worth taking in. Just be aware that the Lone Star space is not heated, so if you're visiting on a cold day, make sure you bundle up!

Well worth your time...so much packed into this small museum... including a whole steamship! took us 1.5 hours to go through.

Nice sized museum. Lots of local history as well as information about Buffalo Bill. Variety of "antique" artifacts from bygone eras. Of particular interest is the outside "Lone Star" steamer ship walkthrough display. I like the history chart of buttons/jewelry made from clams from the Mississippi! Good time.

This is a really fun museum with an eclectic range of artefacts from LeClaire and the surrounding area. We particularly liked the restored fire truck and the Lone Star paddle steamer. You can explore all over the steamer to get a flavour of what life might have been like for the crew. The lady on the front desk was welcoming and helpful. Definitely well worth the $5 entrance fee.

We really enjoyed the museum. There was a lot of Buffalo Bill memorabilia. But quite a bit about the city of Le Claire as well which wasn't quite as interesting. The Lone Star steamboat was worth the price of entrance. Very interesting. If the museum would have concentrated more on the Wild West along with Buffalo Bill I would have rated it a 5.

Not kid friendly. The lady at entrance who collects passes/money, scoffed at us when I handed her the pass we checked out from the library. She then proceeded to tell us we need to hold the children's hands at all times and make sure we don't touch anything. Mind you our children were respectful and not unruly. We finished our tour of the facility and decided to buy a suckered for the children to reward their good behavior. The same lady appeared upset because I didn't have cash and only had a debit card. Maybe she was having a bad day so I gave her the benefit of the doubt but unfortunately we will not return or suggest to anyone else. It was a disappointing experience.

What a neat place, not only about Buffalo Bill Cody, but about the local history and the early West exploration. A must see for the price.

Thought there would be more about Buffalo Bill Cody. However a nice collection of artifacts and exhibits. The addition of the Lone Star steamboat is definitely a plus.

Lone Star, the only remaining intact wood hull, western rivers steamboat. She ran as a working boat for 77 years and now she's the only one of her kind left in the world.

Nice museum with TONS of interesting items. It seems much larger inside than it appears from the outside. Not just Buffalo Bill memorabilia, (although there is a large section dedicated to him) but interesting items from all eras....much from the immediate surrounding area. The last commercial steam powered paddle wheel tug boat is worth the admission alone! Great for adults AND children...this place is an A+

a little bit of history of Buffalo bill and other things in history around that era just a little around anything and everything there at thet time.

So much to see, so much to learn about Buffalo Bill and the history around him. We spent alot of time looking and learning. Staff is informative and the place is spacious, not crowed. Close to other places of interest in this really quaint town.

We enjoyed the museum, to get some history & flavor of the area. Plan on about an 1 1/2 hr. to enjoy.

Unexpected stop enroute to Cody, Wyoming...interesting collection of historic items from this icon's past. Friendly, helpful docent made us welcome... only $4. for us 'seniors' ; -)

I am not really one for old west museums, but I have to say I enjoyed this. There were some cool old photos of Buffalo Bill and his friends - some neat museum entries to read through -- neat pieces on display - For 5 bucks, you can't go wrong - plus you get to learn a little something.

The other neat thing is that you get to walk through an old riverboat that was in service or nearly a hundred years. Its in part of the museum so you can go and any time. Its really an eye openr as to how people travelled on the Mississippi.

Did not think we would like this, but run by volunteers that were friendly, knowledgeable. Small entry fee to go in, but probably spent at least an hour roaming thru what seemed very small, but we looked at each display and read thru all the stories that were presented with items (i.e,- items donated by relatives from years ago/item found during cleaning out of Grandma's house, etc.) Loved going thru the steamboat and trying to imagine what that would have been like in tight quarters.

This place sits rt on the river and u can take great pics, but the museum is okay it costs 5 bucks for the tour and they have buffalo Bills memorabilia and souvenirs

We were unaware that Buffalo Bill Cody was from LeClair. Great history here a must see!!! Stop and watch the video!! Visit the river boat. Take the time to read the signage on the displayed items!

On a road trip from Ontario, Le Claire was a first stop - only because I saw the sign for this museum. I crossed the Mississippi and felt I had made it into the west, so could sleep. Went to see the museum in the morning - very cool. Full of all things Buffalo Bill, with an old river boat alongside in "dry dock" to show how those old ladies of the river were built. Worth the stop!

Don't be deceived by the outside appearance, a very hands on and friendly museum inside. And you can't beat the price. You'll learn a lot and have fund doing so.

If you are in Leclaire Iowa this is a nice place to visit and has a wonderful riverboat exhibit, it has a lot of interesting items from Buffalo Bill and his exploits . Cool !

We only had an hour before closing time, but we had a wonderful, interesting self-guided tour of the museum. The volunteers were very helpful and obviously enjoyed their work. Only $4 for seniors. Lots of artifacts from the area in its early days.

My son and I were visiting LeClair since we were in the area primarily to visit Antique Archeology. While we were waiting for Antique Archeology to open we walked down to the waterfront and saw the museum. We paid $5 each to enter and spent about 1 hour inside. It was great becuse this little museaum was packed with so much locally donated displays and was not simply a Mississippi River waterfront museaum but packed with history about the native Americans from the area, the inventor of the "black box" or flight recorder, agriculture and of course the "Lone Star" stem boat that you can walk on and tour and the many local famous folks that are from the area. Really the best 5 bucks and 1 hour spent in a very long time. A must see.

Nice stop along the Great River Road trail. Informative with added plus of history facts about the local area as well as a walk-about on a steamboat.

We enjoyed our visit to this museum. Lots of interesting artifacts and information about the town of Le Claire.

A very inexpensive historical journey. Much more than just a museum for Buffalo Bill. The historic Mississippi river boat was wroth the price of admission.

We enjoyed stopping at the Buffalo Bill Museum in Le Claire, IA. On sight is an old river dredge to explore. The museum is small, but well organized. It contains many artifacts from Buffalo Bill's life as well as a history of the town.

A friend and I were in Le Claire while passing through from working at a medieval faire. We go so we many places, this museum amount them. It's staffed completely by volunteers and has a $5 admission. The people were friendly and the place is well taken care of. The exhibits showcase not only buffalo bill but also local history. We walked slowly and it only took an hour to walk through including the paddle steamer they are restoring.

Larger and more interesting than I expected. Definitely worth the stop. Plus it is on the Mississippi River. Beautiful on a summer day. Several interesting shops nearby as well.

Wow this museum was great. They had so much information and vintage items, my husband and I loved it. We also learned a lot about Buffalo Bill. Must visit.

This is an interesting museum with a variety of exhibits ranging from Buffalo Bill to a dry docked paddle boat that can be toured. There is also a great deal of local relics and information. Great way to spend a couple hours with the grandkids.

This was a nice little museum, but a little hokey. My kids (9,11 & 13) were not very impressed. I could have spent more time there, but they were done in about 30 minutes. I think they have some neat information & exhibits but the presentation is lacking (likely due to funds). If you're in Le Claire already, it's worth a stop if you have an hour or so.

The museum has a lot of the history of the area to view and does it well but very little of Buffalo Bill.

The Buffalo Bill Museum is located along the Mississippi River in Le Claire. Buffalo Bill was born in Le Claire. This is a nice small museum with info on Buffalo plus other regional history. Nice one-room classroom display. If you just glance at the displays, you can get in and out pretty fast. If you stop to read all the plaques, then you can be there for a couple of hours. Free parking in front of the museum.

Nice charming local history museum highlighting life along the Mississippi River. Gets you in the door as the birthplace of "Buffalo Bill" and then showcases local history and includes a nice Mississippi River boat. Volunteer driven. Well worth the $5 entrance fee. And

This is a good museum to learn alot. We were amazed at some of the information that we learned and also what we saw! Lots to look at!

The main attraction for me was taking the guided tour of the Mississippi River dredging boat Lone Star. The boat is located inside a large glassed-in building protecting the wooden boat which is undergoing restoration. The guide explained how the boat was operated, emphasizing it lacked all the modern amenities of comparable watercraft in the same era. Besides the boat, there were exhibits on the life of Buffalo Bill Cody, the invention of the airplane flight recorder, and Le Claire, Iowa itself. This place is worth at least 1-2 hours of your time.

The Buffalo Bill Museum was a very pleasant surprise! My husband and I got into town earlier than expected, couldn't check into our room, so spent some time in the museum. I didn't know Buffalo Bill was born in Le Claire since most of his history involves the Wild West. The museum not only showcases Buffalo Bill, but has exhibits on prairie life, river life, the Civil War and World Wars. We were very impressed with the size and extent of the museum for a small town. Time well spent!

We were looking for a sight to experience for a couple of hours before dinner. This turned out to be worth the time. A lot of history and relics to see.There is even a full size paddle boat to tour through. It was fun to see the inside of this boat including the engine area. The donation was low and it was time well spent.

The price is right, so stop in. It's hometown pride, and you just need to support that. Even if you just breeze through it, lots to see. Love the story of Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill. Such a cool chapter in U.S. history. The museum had gorgeous native American artifacts and a nice collection of posters from Bill's Wild West Show. We stayed less than an hour and still felt like we got something out of it.

While visiting this interesting town I stopped in the museum.... What a wonderful, fascinating surprise! It really has something for everyone

Every corner was filled with fascinating items that linked the history of this town and area

It's hard to describe how many items, stories that frankly surprised and delighted me in this museum

Just looking for something interesting to do, or a family, regardless of your age, you will enjoy this museum

Lots of surprises that I'm not going to give away! You simply have to go and enjoy!

Glad we stopped with the grand kids but not the best stop. Had much to look at but the Buffalo Bill items were mixed in and seemed mixed up. The boat was great. The helpers were terrific. Hope this place continues.

If you are in Le Claire, don't miss the Buffalo Bill Museum. It was bargain ($5 for Adults & $4 for Seniors) to learn about the history of the area and the town's most famous resident. The riverboat housed in the museum is a bonus.

A bit if a stodgy old local museum - sure, most of the people there when we visited seemed to be 95+ - (just kidding, kinda)

..but we found some interesting artifacts, I esp. like the room dedicated to the local fellow who invented the airplane "black box" - and my son enjoyed the Fire Dept. section. The info about William Cody was informative - I did not realize he was such a Super Star back in his day!

The highlight though is getting to board, and "ride" the authentic 19th/20th Century Riverboat in the far room, which you can also view through the window on the street with the "Mighty Mississip" right behind it..

only $5 entry fee - worth an hour or two to support and enjoy the valuable preservation of history.

The Buffalo Bill Museum, as expected, has quite a bit about Buffalo Bill, who was born in the area. It also has a lot of local, river, Civil War and Indian history. A great museum to spend several informative hours.

Fun to see the authentic Buffalo Bill memorabilia. The drive is scenic and adds to the experience. Kids would also enjoy seeing this museum.

In the area thought i'd stop and check it out. Nice self guided tour. Seen a lot of vintage things. Not all Buffalo Bill related, still nice.

Museum is mostly local history. I learned a lot about the area. I also learned quite a bit about Buffalo Bill, who was originally from the area. You can also explore an old riverboat that they have inside the building. Cheap experience for $5.

Interesting museum, a lot of cool artifacts, very rustic and old place, people were nice, worth going to if you are in town.

Cute little museum full of education. Whether you're brushing up on your history or expanding the minds of your children, this is a nice place to visit if you're nearby.
$5 for Adults
$2 for Kids up to 16 (WOW, usually it's 11)
It might be better to go when the weather is cooler though, less then 80° would be nice.

My wife & I decided to do a day trip to Le Claire based on the attractions there. Our first stop was the Buffalo Bill Museum, mainly because it opened (9AM) before several other stops wee were going to make.

The volunteer gave us a short history and encouraged us to take our time. One nice surprise was the Lone Star steam paddle wheel boat they have in the newer wing of the museum. Very interesting, it was the last vintage steam boat actively being used on the river until it was decommissioned.

Take the time to watch the video about Buffalo Bill, very informative. The rest of the museum had the typical items from the surrounding area.

We spent a little over tow hours there. The $5 admission is very reasonable.

This is a fantastic museum. If you watch "Pickers" you will see the Tee Pee that they purchased. It was donated to this museum. The lady and gentleman at the desk helped set the stage for the river boat that we also got to walk all around and on. Much on Cody and his family, but a lot of great history on the town also

One of the most interesting places we visited on our recent bus trip to the Quad Cities. Connie and Bob the directors could not have been more enjoyable to listen to or work with during the arrangements. This little gem, has so much history packed inside, you need time to really take it all in. The man who developed the seat belt and airplane 'black box', the wars, the scouts and indians of the area....all our arranged in wonderful displays along with an informative video and full size riverboat on display. What a truly hidden gem......do stop!

this is a small museum, and really doesn't have much about Buffalo Bill. It is really full of old stuff, and isn't a place you can social distance

This was a lot better than we thought it would be. We started with a video then toured the museum. It seemed to just keep going. We especially enjoyed the Girl and Boy Scout displays.

Who would put a dirty Cabbage Patch Doll as you enter a Buffalo Bill Museum??? Creepy! The layout was bizarre and looked more like a flea market but dustier and smellier. The Buffalo Bill memorabilia was interesting as was the paddle boat. Not that anyone would ask but I would ditch the items which are more modern and make Buffalo Bill/interactive areas more prominent and less cluttered. For example, the desks in the classroom were cool but the more modern desks were not. The local history was interesting but not what I entered to see. I hope they can fix the boat because it is wonderful history.

If you stop here expecting the Smithsonian you will be disappointed, but if you are able to enjoya small town local collection this is a good place to be entertained for an hour or two. There is quite a variety in exhibits including an old steam powered tugboat in the process of restoration. I wouldn't travel for hours to see it, but we were in Le Claire and it was a good way to receive some local historical knowledge.

Neat little museum on the Mississippi River, with an attached exhibit of a sand collecting boat! My son an nephew weren't too stoked about going here at first, but were surprised at how neat it was. Very friendly and informative staff, and only 5 bucks for entry! A jewel more locals should check out.

The work boat steam ship was interesting. Reasonable display on life the namesake plus other locals of fame.

This community-based museum tells the story of Buffalo Bill Cody who was born in Le Claire and became a world famous showman. There's a good video that talks about his family and time in Le Claire, his reputation as a frontiersman and finally a showman. His Wild West show became the first rodeo of record. Fun visit with exhibits about the Mississippi River and Le Claire's settlement. Beautiful park with benches to relax and watch the River flow by.

The building looks nice. I am sure the people of LeClaire are proud that Mr Cody was born near there and lived there. So if you are looking for the Cody house...keep heading west. It was moved to Wyoming in 1933. If you are looking for much of any original Buffalo Bill things precious little is to be found in LeClaire. Old newspapers, some of his mothers dishes.,.just not much there. The museum has lots of things in it. Kind of a hodgepodge of LeClaire things and other things from the 19th century. The steamboat is interesting but over all this is a museum that can be missed and I love museums.

Well worth going to see this museum. Not only Buffalo Bill but all the history of the town and the river. This is a must see

This well-maintained, charming museum highlighted the life and Buffalo Bill along with the history of Le Claire.

William F "Buffalo Bill" Cody was born in Le Claire, Iowa so this museum is there to tell his story. There are a couple of interesting short videos and a display of some items related to his life, particularly his wild west show. The thing to realize is that there are other museums about him in Wyoming and Colorado so this place is not going to have it all, in fact, the house he was born in was moved to Wyoming from Le Claire. Only a portion of the museum is dedicated to Cody, the rest is about local history and they also have an old steamer called the Lone Star which you can explore. So if you are a Buffalo Bill Cody junkie you may feel a little cheated but if you like looking at old stuff in general it is interesting. We were there about three hours and saw it all. The admission price is reasonable.

Neat Museum to see while your in Le Claire ! Lots of history ! Cool artifacts ! A must see while in Le Claire ! Also parking and restaurants all close by !

After our huge disappointment over at Antique Archeology we tried to salvage our day by finding other things to do. This museum has so much more than Buffalo Bill memorabilia. The riverboat paddle wheeler was really interesting as was the first airplane "black box" and other artifacts associated with the area. Definitely worth a look.

Going back in time to see how the river town of Le Claire, Iowa was in the 1800's. The price was a bargain. The Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show items were very well laid out and very interesting. I learned a lot of things I didn't know. The old river boat was a nice touch.

very interesting museum of artifacts from Buffalo Bill and his early days and wild west show. don't miss the short film about him and his life.

I was somewhat disappointed with the Buffalo Bill memorabilia but delighted with the museum. The riverside community of LeClaire has done a wonderful job of presenting it's history in a pleasant, well lighted fashion. The exhibits include Buffalo Bill, of course, and also the Indidans that first lived in the area, Civil War heroes, pioneer artifacts, a replica of an old school room and many more including one of the last wooden sided stern-wheelers to ply the Mississippi. This said, the real gem of this museum is the people who run it. Stop by, take some time to talk with the guides, you'll know that it is worth much, much more than the $5.00 admission fee!

Nice museum but a small exhibit. It was worth the $5 admission fee but only one room dedicated to Wild Bill Cody. Most of the items in museum are about the city of Le Claire.

Not that great unless your into some history of the individual or the local area. The twilight riverboat cruise located next door to the museum brought us back to Iowa from NC.

My husband and I stopped at this museum when we were in Le Claire. It was a fun place to go. Had a lot of neat things to see and learn about.

A lot of interesting stuff! Very hot in some places in the museum! More then just buffalo bill stuff! Check it out

This is a small museum with a lot of items of interest. There is a wooden boat that is part of the museum that was one of the last wooden boats to travel down the Mississippi River. The Bufflalo Bill section of the museum shows his history and was very interesting.

Fun place to look around for an hour or two. Some interesting little factoids hidden amongst all their goodies.

There is so much history here. From the rapid pilots that drove the boats through the Mississippi in the old days - the pearl button industry ( who knew)? to Buffalo Bill Cody - all his friends - co-horts- Annie Oakley - his eulogies all documented - more than you can really take in on a short visit.

Such a spectacular place in La Claire Iowa. The Buffalo Bill information is so good. I am almost 80 and I had no clue of the details of his life.

My family and I stopped there to visit this little museum. It was nice, not too huge and overwhelming at all for the kids. They even had a scavenger hunt for the kids to do. Lots to see and learn in this history museum. We liked it that it was very inexpensive for admission for families.

I like these type of museums which are put together by locals and run on a tight budget. They have a good layout and most of the items on display have decent descriptions.

As the name would imply they have a good section on Buffalo Bill although the one in Colorado is better. I also liked the Civil War section and albeit in rough shape the steam boat was interesting to see. It would be nice if they could get the boat in better condition.

Overall worth the $5 entry fee. If you took you time and read most of the items this place will take you around 40 minutes. Of course if you read everything in detail and you looked the boat over really good I could see it taking close to 1.5 hours. Or a quick stroll of 15 minutes could be done but you’d definitely will miss out.

One particular item I found interesting is in the room with the boat. On the wall to the right there is an old map of the Mississippi River showing that the surveyor was none other than Robert E. Lee well before the Civil war.

This is a nice little museum for the family to go look around and see local history of Le Clarie and Buffalo Bill. The river boat is currently under restoration but you are still able to tour in it.

Great place to learn about Buffalo Bill, Anne Oakley, paddle boats, and Iowa history. We loved the exhibits and being able to walk aboard the paddle boat. My friends loved finding out more information about the state they live in.

I was very surprised by the large, and variety of their collections. I really enjoyed walking along and being inside the steam paddle boat that once graced the Mississippi river. Great place for families and history buffs.

Took Kids 6 months, 6, and 14. Cool little museum, was really surprised how much the kids could touch and handle items, which the kids loved. Steamboat was great because kids could run around and touch and see everything. Cheap $5 for adults and kids 6-16 are $1, under 6 was free. Can easily walk from there to one of many places to eat one block up. Definitely worth it. Took us about 1 hour to see everything. Steamboat not stroller friendly but my husband and I took turns since baby was sleeping.

Buffalo Bills museum is a good place to go on n a rainy day. It's $4.00 for Seniors and is quite informative. They have an old barge from late 1800's that you can walk thru. It take a little over an hour to walk thru.

This Museum has a lot to offer for very reasonable price. Covers Buffalo Bill but also river boat history, items from many different segments of history, etc. Definitely worth the price and time.

Very happy to have visited this museum. It is so much more than a tribute to Buffalo. There is history specific to Leclaire, Mississippi River history, Civil War history.... was surprised to see a desk supposedlyonwed by Lincoln. We were especially impressed with the dry docked tug boat built in the 1860's.

Nice place.

This place was interesting...So basically its like walking through an organized antique store. A lot of the stuff reminded me of my grandpa like: old tools, a fishing pale, etc. There were some very interesting things to look at throughout and well worth the 5 bucks. Old farming equipment, Buffalo Bill pictures, seatbelt inventor stuff, Native American history, minus any explanation of genocide :( theres a ship you can walk on. It seems to be run on volunteer help. It needs some dusting. I got really stuffed up in the nose from all of the old stuff. They need to do major DEEP cleaning. I dont mind the DIY signage and their limited resources, but they should really clean and replace the carpet or something to clear the air out. If anything the view outside of the Mississippi tops the cake.

This was a surprisingly fascinating place. Buffalo Bill was a unique and interesting man and there is an added surprise attraction!!! Well worth the time.

This is a great place to learn more about the Mississippi River, Buffalo Bill, the local community, and other cool things like a paddle wheel boat inside the museum. Good for both adults and kids alike.

An interesting museum of old collectibles, mostly about Buffalo Bill. The best part is the tour of an old riverboat floating next to the museum. Worth the admission.

We were on our way from Chicago to Omaha and seen the sign that said Buffalo Bill Museum. We stopped and really enjoyed it. The kids liked seeing all the vintage items. And it was worth the stop. My daughter in who is in Jr high, had a Buffalo Bill report she was assigned. lol Price to visit is very affordable.
Plus the town is really cute.

It was just ok. It was more about the town and 1800s then Buffalo Bill. The steamboat was interesting.

It was interesting seeing all the Buffalo Bill memorabilia as ell as the Lone Star paddlewheeler. there are also exhibits on the Native American tribes of the area as well as the history of the town of Le Clair. Well worth the $5.00 admission fee!

The museum houses more than just Buffalo Bill Cody artifacts. A visit here gives a great history of the area, also. Many interesting items to learn about.

Lots of riverboat memorabelia to view in addition to Wild Bill items. Very reasonably priced, great for history buffs.

This is a very well run take a step back in time museum,not only numerous exibits but alot of various artifacts to see,from a mississippi paddlewheel steamer,to the life of wild bill cody,to pioneer days and life,indians,ist and 2nd world wars ,alot of items to see and read about,a must see place if ever in this lovely town,cheers

We were told that we would only need an hour to go round this museum but there is far too much to see to do it justice in that time. The Buffalo Bill section is fascinating. There is a Ford Model T fire engine (still in working order); a section on Edes and also James Ryan. The last working wooden bottomed paddle wheel boat is here. It worked for an incredible 99 years!

this museum looks small but is packed with so much to look at it will take a while. really interesting history of the area, who knew, is what i kept saying. we really enjoyed our visit, staff very nice and helpful.

The Museum was interesting, will worth visiting. We would differently visit again. Video was interesting and filled with knowledge of Buffalo Bill's life.

This local museum is small and not just about Buffalo Bill. It reminds me of visiting someone's attic, but a very organized one. It was a nice short stop on our way up the river on a fall trip.

This museum is just off the main street right next to the Mississippi river.
The big attraction here is a full size paddle wheeler in a section of the museum, the boat is being restored.
It was the last one on the river when it was no longer able to be certified by the Coast Guard.
The rest of the museum is dedicated to memorabilia of Buffalo Bill and famous people who lived in Le Claire.
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We know the name "Wild Bill Cody" and a little of the reputation. This exhibit makes things more clear, but not in a great way. He was born in Le Claire, but moverd at a young age. His home was bought by a railroad and reassembled Cody, WY. Most of the museum is local stuff as well as Mississippi River stuff. Wild Bill is 25% of the exhibits. The "Lone Star" riverboat is unique unto itself, having been saved and put inside it's own exhibit building. The folks that volunteer here love their city and their history, but the museum was a little too unguided and folksy for me. Good point - admission is only $5 - $4 for seniors.

From the one-room school house to the restored river boat, this museum offers a broad insight into key elements of the early days of the region -- the days when two iconic elements of life were the frontier and the Mississippi River. Of course, since LeClaire is where William Cody (Buffalo Bill) was born, there are displays on his early life, but there are also displays on life in general in the early 1800s--and information on other famous Iowans, from Wyatt Earp to Bix Beiderbecke to John Wayne. As a bonus, the town where this museum is located offers a delightful, historic main street with elegant buildings, charming shops, restaurants, and one very memorable chocolatier. And it's just off of I-80, so easily accessible if you're headed somewhere else nearby.

Great Museum! Bob and the staff there have done a GREAT JOB in showing off their piece of history along the Mississippi River. A lot of info about the locals , including Buffalo Bill Cody, and their place in the history of this great Country. Also a fun, great, friendly town to visit and shop in and around! Even home to Mike and Frank from the American Pickers show! COME and ENJOY the sights and vistas from LeClaire, Iowa!

For someone who knew absolutely nothing other than the man’s name, this place was a fantastic educational experience! A lot to be seen, heard and read in here. Very good attraction if you like your American history!

Lovely small museum, good way to introduce Buffalo Bill, not overwhelming, we had a French speaking person with us, the short video gave a good overview.
Charming older gentlemen , gave us good suggestions , visit the Homestead, take a ride on the Water Taxi, we did both.

Unexpected pleasure in Leclaire Iowa. Not only a nice museum of Buffalo Bill (since that is his birthplace), but also of the town of LeClaire and the Mississippi River. Including a 100 year on the river steamboat.

There is so much more to this museum than Buffalo Bill. It ought to be renamed. What we enjoyed most was the wooden steamboat. 77 yrs on the River and it was only removed because the federal government banned wooden steamboats. You can board it and get an informative talk. There are also many artifacts from the era of the old West. We were with a group and would have stayed longer if possible.

In our travels around the US we have been to Scouts Rest NE, Cody WY & Lookout Mountain CO where Bill is buried and finally his birth place. This quirky little Museum opened in 1957 and celebrates not just Wm F Cody but a multitude of Iowan's & the River Pilots. A great little museum with an eclectic collection of Indian artifacts, Le Claire pioneers, Inventors, Mississippi River life , the Lone Star Paddle Steamer and some stuff on Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill !! He gets you in but the rest is pretty special as well, we both enjoyed our visit ! As the signs says "Bill, Boats & Much More"

My wife and I stopped in after doing the Pickers shop. This is a nice facility and it is absolutely full of early American and area artifacts. It is not really the Buffalo Bill museum but his stuff is included. The museum is more about famous people from Le Claire and about early life in the region from early days. Everything is well presented and there is some really cool artifacts on display. It adjoins an early steam powered river boat that is also open for exploration. It is staffed by volunteers who stayed at the front to collect the $5 admission. Bless their hearts for being there on a beautiful Saturday of a long weekend.

Very enjoyable museum. Has lots of Buffalo Bill memorbilia carefully preserved. Very up to date building with an authentic Mississippi paddle boat in it as well. Reasonable entrance fee.

This is a great little museum absolutely stuffed with information about Buffalo Bill, the Mississippi River, river pilots, the town of Le Claire and life in the mid-west. We were shocked how much there was to see at the museum. Very well organized and done with pride. I'd say it is a "must see" in Le Claire.

showed a lot of pictures of the history of Wild Bill and the city of LeClaire, IA....you could walk thru on your own or an individual asked if we wanted a guided tour......museum is free

Enjoyed seeing the exhibits in Buffalo Bill's childhood hometown. Beautiful location beside the Mississippi River. Who knew that the inventor of the flight recorder came from LeClaire, IA? In an attached building, we were able to walk through the paddle wheel towboat, the Lone Star.

$5 admission allows both access to museum and boat. Buffalo Bill, of course, is the major attraction, but nice presentation of other major figures from area with plenty of equipment, clothing, and various memorabilia. Do take time to visit the salvaged Lone Star Steamer to get a close up look of life on board. Museum is air conditioned, boat area is not.

This is a good inexpensive museum but I think they need to clean up the steamboat part of it (kind of dirty and confusing). Mostly local history and antiques. It was a nice way to show some by gone days to our kids.

The Buffalo Bill Cody Museum is small, but there is a lot packed into it. We learned about his life before his famed rodeo shows. Quite the outdoorsman! We enjoyed seeing a one-room schoolhouse of his era, as well as clothes and household items.

Terrific terrific well worth the stop. It includes the riverboat museum. This is a must see place only two miles from the interstate. Well done and a variety of historical items. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

We visited the Buffalo Bill Museum located in LeClaire, Iowa, about a 30 minute drive from the Quad Cities. The museum is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, a scenic location for photos. The entrance fee was reasonable, and the rooms are filled with treasures depicting the history of this area and the life of (Wild West's) Buffalo Bill Cody. One room houses a wooden hull steam-powered paddle wheel. There is much to see, so we will definitely return for another visit in the future.

To really see everything you need to allow at least 2 hours. The museum had much riverboat history in addition to Buffalo Bill history. We thought the riverboat which you could walk through was very interesting. A lot of local Le Claire history was covered also.

Really a pleasant surprise. Not only Indians and Buffalo Bill. Also an another citizen from Le Claire, Mr Ryan, and a real boat inside. Also old movies from the 19 th century, you can look them on a bench from the old church.

This museum has a lot of interesting historical items - for $5 it is worth a visit. There are some photographs of Le Claire from back in the early 1900's that were very interesting.

Stopped by here While I was riding the great River Road. Very interesting place. The paddle boat inside is cool. You can learn a lot of history here.

It is worth checking out. Need about 2 to 3 hours to read about the different exhibits. They also have a old paddle wheel steamer, called the Lone Star. That was neat to see. If you like to geo cache there is one near by.

They have the fact buffalo bill was born here but their mementos look like they were copied off a poor quality printer. I think they could display what they have better. Get someone with some experience to come in for a week and redo the displays.

On a motorcycle trip along the Mississippi River we came across this museum in this quaint little Rivertown. It's claim to fame is the birthplace of Buffalo Bill Cody.

Most of the museum focuses on river life and they have preserved a wooden hulled riverboat that was powered by coal and used until 1964. Staff super friendly.

Don't be expecting the Chicago Museum of History, but for the birthplace of Buffalo Bill, this has some really cool stuff. Check it out and enjoy a bit of the wild west history.

Visit the Riverboat Barge inside, travel back in time with not only Buffalo Bill, but the Civil War...period clothing...tools and more. You can easily spend more than 1 hour here. Plus a nice search and find for the kids.

Really enjoyed this little gem. Video displays are situated throughout the museum that tell great stories of Buffalo Bill. My favorite display was the Lone Star boat. You are allowed to go inside of it and discover where the crew slept, cooked, worked on this huge steamer.

We actually thought this was a nice little side stop on our mini family vacation, although its not what I thought it would be (I seem to say this a lot!) - but this time is a good thing.

The museum was a lot bigger than I thought it would be and it had a lot of interesting things to see - most local to the area (completely expected). We did think it was funny in how some of the tags/signs were written. Very local but very fun. I don't think smaller children would have a great time here, but ours are teens so they read a lot and just looked.

While the museum title (and a lot of the content) is focused on Buffalo Bill, they do have a side building with a full paddle boat barge they are restoring. My kids (remember, teenagers) really liked this one. You can go up on the boat and look around although keep in mind its a work in progress (a LOT of work is still needed - but still very neat!)

A bonus, especially for the thrifty traveler, is that outside there is a pavilion with picnic tables so if you brought a cooler, this is a good place to plan around lunch time since there is a place to sit, eat, and enjoy the view of the mighty Mississip.

This museum has a lot of local history information including an old paddle wheeler that is completely indoors. They offer a scavenger hunt for the kids and have a small gift shop. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Should be called the Le Claire Museum. Nice little museum on the history of Lee Claire, but very limited on the items of Buffalo Bill. The riverboat was great to see.

Its a smaller museum but very knowledgeable docent gentleman. All about, you guessed, Bill. Lots of antiques also. My son enjoyed the ship (full sized inside) you can go into. Good for families.

Variety of types of artifacts in good condition, pleadingly arranged. Informative without overwhelming amounts of data. Worth browsing through.

This is a well done complex, including the riverboat “Lone Star”. It is right in the Mississippi River and we’ll worth a stop.

I love western and history on Buffalo Bill. I was disappointed in the care of the building. Not so much outside, but in. Hundreds of dead flies on the floor in each room and dirty mouse traps in the corners covered with dust. Curator should see this and make sure it gets cleaned before opening. Musty T-shirts. I didn't buy. And Desk person more welcoming other than taking money and handing paper of where self guided tour starts. However, I still enjoyed the self guided tour, and the Buffalo in the pasture.

Cute little historical museum - entry for a fee (kids up to 16 $1.80 seniors $4 and adults $5) cool to see older artifacts.

Loved this place because there was MUCH more than just Buffalo Bill items. I'm not much of a history buff, so I was very pleased to see items about schools of the past, tools people used to use, inventions that a LeClaire, Iowa native made and the paddleboat. Very interesting.

Really small museum but as we were in Le Claire we called in. Some interesting artefacts as to the history dont expect too much but glad we called in. Small gift store.

Set by the Mississippi River. Interesting piece was the old wooden paddle ship.

The museum was small, but full of great history. Walking on the riverboat was interesting, and informative.

Our group traveled to LeClair IA for the American Pickers. It was raining when we arrived and thought we would take in the Buffalo Bill Museum. The entry fee was extremely reasonable, so we assumed that there wouldn't be much there. We were surprised on what a great find! We spent more time going through the museum than what we had planned and still talking about it. If you are in LeClair, this is a must stop and tour the boat in the museum. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful!

A really great small-town museum! Displays a lot of interesting things and gives you a good feel for the past - not only about Buffalo Bill but also for Le Claire and its history in general. Very good if you visit with kids since they have some things to see and by doing a little "scavanger hunt". And it dorsn't take hours to go through like in the big metropolis museums.

I would definitely go there again! Great work from all the volunteers involved! Thank you.

We visited the museum on June 8th. There is a parking in front of the museum. For military the admission is free. There is not a lot to see about Buffalo Bill. It is mainly about the local history. The most interesting part is about the Lone Star a Mississippi steamer that was in service for almost 100 years. The tour of the steamer is guided or you can get an audio tour.

I enjoyed this museum on Buffalo Bill Cody and his life. They also had other historical edifacts on the town of Le Claire, itself, Attached to the small museum is a building housing an old ferry of historical importance and you can stroll through the main deck of the ferry. Interesting and very educational. Great for old and young, alike.

This was a very interesting small museum of Buffalo Bill & his time period items. The museum items were well marked & had a lot different items in this small museum. To us, this was a typical size for a small town museum & really enjoyed visit. The old boat restoration was nice & interesting how they used to suck sand out of the Mississippi River. My wife really like the button display they had of local buttons from shells coming out of the river.

Great museum with lots of displays and artifacts. Very interesting history. Fun for the whole family.

This museum is a load of fun, there is a paddle boat inside the building. While Buffalo Bill may be LeClair's favorite there is more to see than just that. There is an office dedicated to the man who invented the black box from airplanes.

Plan to spend at least an hour, there is a short video to watch and lots to see.

This museum is across the street from American Pickers store. It not only covers Buffalo Bill, but history of Le Claire as a river town, commerce, fishing, clam button industry, and steam powered paddle ships. They even have the last steam powered ship preserved (1960s). I found the mechanics of a 50+ ship fascinating. Museum fee is only $5 with discount if you are member of AAA to $4. A bargain.

They have recreated an authentic one-room schoolhouse in a new addition to the museum. Wonderful collection of musical instruments that belonged to a LeClaire musician and arrangées, who had a band and also played with passing riverboats. I especially enjoyed reading the history of the Sauk and Fox American Indian tribes that were native to the area. My sons are Boy Scouts and their local camp is named after the largest settlement. There is quite a bit of information about William F “Buffalo Bill” Cody, who was born here. Great history of the river. There is also a wooden steam tugboat inside another addition that you can climb aboard and explore.

A good collection of local and Cody memorabilia. The steam dredge is a great addition to the museum Its worth the time to visit.

Yes, this museum shares information about Buffalo Bill and his interesting life, but its varied exhibits give you a better idea of who and what has made Le Claire a great river town. You are introduced to men of vision and ingenuity. There is a wonderful old river steamboat to board and discover its time and place on the river. You can learn about the area native Americans, the veterans of wars from 1800's to present day. It is well worth the time to visit this charming museum!

We found this little museum and thought it would be educational. It proved to be very educational and very enjoyable. My 15 year old son really enjoyed the time spent. We learned a lot and loved the exhibits available. There is so much history in this little building.

We think it's worth the money and would suggest it for people wanting to take a moment and learn some new things.

A small museum with some very interesting items to see. Not only Buffalo Bill Cody memorabilia but also items from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. The Steamboat was very interesting to see and be cable to board and look around. Definitely a stop for family and friends.

We learned a lot about Buffalo Bill we didn't know. But we honestly found the other parts of the museum -- particularly the displays related to the rapids of the Mississippi and the Lone Star riverboat -- more interesting.

Just so you know before you go -- about a quarter of this museum is about Buffalo Bill; about half is about the Mississippi River (of that area - especially the rapids pilots that lived in this area and the COMPLETE Lone Star riverboat); and about a quarter is just local history and artifacts. All fascinating history!

Very friendly person at the front desk. Well preserved artifacts, and they've done a pretty good job with interpretations / labeling, although I hope they are still planning to improve this wonderful little local museum!

There's not much here that you don't already know about Buffalo Bill, but quite a bit of general historic artifacts. Some specific to the area. It's only $5.00, so that was good, as it was so small and unimpressive.

There is a lot to see at this little museum. Our kids enjoyed the scavenger hunt offered to them when we went in and were given a little prize for completing it. We enjoyed it and only took about an hour of our day trip.

Saw the sign and decided to check it out. So glad we did. This little museum is right on the Mississippi River and is full of both local history, Wild Bill memorabilia and river history. Much, much nicer and informative than we had anticipated. Having previously been the director of a county historical museum, I was really impressed with the items they have collected and their displays. My husband especially liked the full size paddle wheeler in the center of the museum. A lot of historical information for a small admission fee. So glad we made the side trip to see it. It proved to be a delight.

We went to learn about Buffalo Bill - and we did. But, there was so much more to see and to learn. The local history was very solid, as well.

Lots of great info and artifacts from the local area across a spectrum of fields: geology, technology, war, indigenous history, the Mississippi, and of course, Buffalo Bill.

The displays are well maintained, well presented, and info cards are easy to read. The restrooms were clean.

There are a few interactive displays.

The language used on some of the info cards and displays could use some updating as some contain some antiquated and offensive terminology.

I was there for about 45 minutes and felt that was ample time to enjoy.

I went there on vacation last August and it was a good experience and I liked that replica of the riverboat and that they had inside the museum.

Excellent little museum with a lot of items on display! The displays cover a very wide range of historical events. Definitely would recommend a visit here, followed by a walk around an beautiful quaint little town.

Very unique and informative museum about Buffalo Bill and the history of local area. Worth the stop when in the area.