The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center is the Discovery Expedition's permanent home. Situated beside the Missouri River at Bishop's Landing in charming historic St. Charles, Missouri, the educational facility features exhibits relating to the Lewis and Clark expedition, historic St. Charles, and the Missouri River ecosystem.

When not on the river, the Discovery Expedition's hand-crafted replica boats will be on display on the building's lower level, where they can be easily removed during floods. The building's flow-through design will permit the flood waters to pass through the open lower level without damage to the structure or the museum on the upper level.

On the upper level, the contents of the former Lewis & Clark Center (a certified site on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail) are displayed along with many new exhibits. The new facility has a classroom to accommodate our many class field trips, elderhostel groups, and tours. In addition, there will be ongoing living history demonstrations.

Our museum shop, The Trading Post, has a wide selection of books along with interesting and unusual gift items.

Help support the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center by purchasing a Personalized Paver Brick on the "Walk of Honor" surrounding the site.

Bishop's Landing is located near the 1804 campsite of the Corps of Discovery and was named by the City of St. Charles in honor of the Discovery Expedition's founder, Glennon Bishop (1925-2001).

See photos of the groundbreaking ceremonies.