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The New Madrid Historical Museum features a variety of displays reflecting the past of this small Mississippi river town, covering the pre-historic Indians, French explorers, the great earthquake of 1811, Civil War battles and river boat traders. Small and tiny museum including some artefacts connected with steamboats. Don´t forget to walk on the overlook next to the museum.
Directions:
New Madrid Historical Museum
1 Main St
New Madrid, MI 63869
Phone (573) 748-5944
Opening hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day, Mon - Sat 9 am - 4 pm, Sun 12 noon - 4 pm, summer hours extended to 5 pm, small admission charged
legacy.sheltonbbs.com/~nmhm/
Directly located at the river. If you arrive by boat, just walk over the levee.
Satellite picture and map at Google Maps:
New Madrid Historical Museum
