— OPEN FOR VISITORS —
SANK 1856
RECOVERED 1988
THE ARABIA IS CLOSING NOVEMBER 2026
All stories—even great ones—must come to an end. The Arabia Steamboat Museum will be closing its doors November 2026 after over 30 years in Kansas City.
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For more than three decades, families have walked these halls, discovering a story buried in time—and finding their own reflected in it. This final year is a chance to revisit those memories and write one last chapter together.
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We hope to have a new home for the Arabia collection, but nothing is guaranteed—except for this final year. Come visit us in the River Market, whether it’s your first time or your 50th.
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Below, you’ll find a short film that captures this spirit—our history, our families, and the moments that stay with us. If the Arabia has ever been part of your story, take a moment to watch.
THE ARABIA STEAMBOAT MUSEUM
A popular Kansas City attraction for more than 25 years
When the mighty Steamboat Arabia sank near Kansas City on September 5, 1856, she carried 200 tons of mystery cargo. Lost for 132 years, its recovery in 1988 was like finding the King Tut’s Tomb of the Missouri River. The discovery was truly a modern day treasure-hunting story at its best.
The artifacts are preserved and displayed at the Arabia Steamboat Museum, located in the historic City Market. From clothing, fine china and carpentry tools to guns, dishes and children’s toys to the world’s oldest pickles—the collection captivates visitors of all ages. Whether it’s your first visit to this favorite Kansas City attraction or you come every year, the treasures of the Steamboat Arabia will connect you to American history in a new and exciting way.
HOURS
Monday-Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
Sunday
Noon - 5:00 p.m.*
*Closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Closed one hour early on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween and New Year's Eve.
CONTACT
Arabia Steamboat Museum
400 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
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