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    Curiosity Museum - Just a description of the brazen bull

    Curiosity Museum

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    This little-known and hidden museum is located inside the supposedly haunted Mineral Springs Mall…read morebuilding in downtown Alton. Some say it is fitting, as Alton is known to be one of the Top 10 haunted places in the United States. The building itself was a hotel that opened over a century ago, and several paranormal sightings have been reported over the years. You can kind of get the idea once you set the foot in the place. Its only five dollars admission, and you get to learn a lot about, well, ways people tortured people for centuries. First off, this museum is not for everyone. There are some offensive and disturbing parts here, as one would sense. This is basically for the open-minded, and for those who have a keen sense of history. The museum is a bit small, but there are several things that await the visitor. The woman who operates this museum has apparently done so much research and collected so many artifacts about the 'torture' subject. You can definitely tell she had an enjoyable time doing this! The weapons/chambers/photographs are accompanied by several materials that talk about how people were tortured. The first paragraph usually explains how the device operated, and the history behind when it was used (like what time period and what country/continent). The always controversial topic of slavery (in most countries of all periods of time) is also explained here. I'd rather not give away too much. You may find the subject on torture interesting! When reading these, I had to put myself in these people's shoes. Whether they were the victims, or the people who lived under one supreme ruler who frequently used the torture devices on the folks under them. Some of these torture methods are still being used today in some parts of the world, sadly. If you make a weekend trip to Alton, check this place out. Unfortunately, the museum is not open during the week, just on Saturday and Sundays. Be sure to check the hours.

    $5.00! This museum is for those who love "campy" things. I enjoyed it, in a way that I enjoy…read morevisiting Graceland without being an Elvis fan. If you are into this kind of entertainment than this is for you. Leave the kids at home though. Lovely lady will answer all your questions, and she drives a hearse! How could you not enjoy her museum knowing these facts?!

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    National Great Rivers Museum - Relief of Mississippi and Missouri

    National Great Rivers Museum

    4.7(9 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    A very good interpretation/museum for this amazing lock and dam. Wander through the aisles there,…read morethen sign up for a tour of the lock and dam. The structure will blow your mind. Huge and what a feat of engineering. We were lucky to be able to watch a barge go through the lock. What a sight! An awesome ranger provided so much information and explanation of the one of 29 "steps" for boats/ barges on this 600mile portion of the Mississippi River. Fascinating!

    OK folks. This is a hidden gem. "Trains, Planes & Automobiles" somehow forgot America's rivers!…read more It's hard to rate or categorize because of it's location, lack of admission fees (NOTE: PLEASE DONATE because it really is the right thing to do) & that it's not really affiliated with um say "a national park." We mapped it easy peasy, drove in no problem and nobody asked for cash, credit card or reservations. That said, I wouldn't go too far out of my way but if I were going to be traveling nearby or along this stretch of the Mississippi with my kid(s), foreigners or the historically/intellectually curious, I would budget maybe 30-60 minutes to take advantage of a well curated and informative presentation. My only regret is that our timeline didn't allow for a walking tour and demonstration of the locks in action (for which I would allow more time). Think of this as a different dimension that is not at all for people seeking a fix along the lines of Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn (while they deserve an indelible place in our country's history). If you happen to be along the way & respect the history of almost certainly the USA's most important river (especially through the lenses of ecology, development & commerce), spend some time at this museum and your understanding of the Mississippi and our great country will likely grow deeper & wider.

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    Alton Museum of History & Art

    Alton Museum of History & Art

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    On the former Shurtleff College campus is the Alton Museum, which is in one of Alton's oldest…read morebuildings (185+ years old!). This is the place if you would like to know some of the history of Alton, Illinois. The museum covers Robert Wadlow, Elijah Lovejoy and notable black Americans that are from Alton. There is also a room devoted to how transportation played an important part in the city, by river and rail. Several historic items are found here, including Robert Wadlow's shoe and 3rd-grade desk. You'll also learn about the Underground Railroad as it was part of Alton. Lots of historical tidbits await the visitor. Did you know Alton is known to be where the first Civil War battle happened, and where it ended? It started with the battle over Lovejoy's printing press to Lyman Trumbell's (was a resident of Alton) co-authoring of the U.S. 13th Amendment. As much as I hate to say it, there probably won't be some people who aren't from the Metro East area who don't know much about Alton that would be interested in visiting. Do some research on Elijah Lovejoy (that is, if you didn't learn about him in school. He is a very important historical figure.) Also, if you know a lot about the streets and old buildings in downtown Alton, it would probably be a much cooler visit. I for one, didn't know much about the streets so I was a bit lost! There is usually a volunteer that will happily give you the tour. Mine was Brian (sp?) and he was very enthused about the history, and he told a few obscure stories related to Alton. It is only $5 admission for adults, and you get a discount if you are a veteran. Park in the back behind the museum and library. And as always, check the hours.

    We stopped here while visiting my hometown to share local history with my wife. The museum captures…read moreAlton's rich history which ties into many significant people and events. The hosts of the museum are extremely knowledgeable about all of the displays and history of Alton. I learned so much about the history of my own hometown just visiting here for an hour! Admission is 1/2 off to military veterans.

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    Play Street Museum - St. Louis - Slime in the grocery store

    Play Street Museum - St. Louis

    4.4(16 reviews)
    18.9 miSt Charles

    We hosted our little's 2nd birthday party here and we could not be happier with how all worked out…read more I specifically chose this space as it is one big open area including play space and gathering/eating space - no private rooms = parents don't have to go in and out to supervise their young toddlers and that all the parents were able to hang out! Also, the space is just so dang cute and aesthetically pleasing! We and all of the attendees all came from the STL city area and all were surprised and impressed by the space. We chose a 9am Sunday time which was perfect for little and families, all eager to start the day early and play! As far as the party hosting goes, it was so seamless and Gabby was there early to help us set up/clean up everything. She was so helpful and efficient and also help guide us with timing of cake cutting and when it was time to start ushering people out. We brought in breakfast catering and gabby helped set up all the food/beverages that we brought in too. Completely seamless, infinitely helpful. All the kiddos had a blast and all the parents enjoyed our social gathering together. I highly recommend play street museum for private parties, without hesitation!

    Wow, nice option for early play at 9 am when magic house opens later at 10 am. It is on smaller…read moreside but admission was reasonable at $13 for our son. Adults are free and infant with kid admission. Our son loved the coloring table and also each of the play stores. You get a wooden token for each kid for snack or drink when you are on way out. Nice shopping and restaurants outside here. This place requires reservation so made it before we left hotel for 9-10:30 which is about how long we spent there.

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