Quirky Places in Kansas City

Today, guests are invited to view the treasures of the Arabia at The Arabia Steamboat Museum. Built in 1853, the steamboat Arabia only lived a short life on the western-river system. Three years after its inception, the mighty steamboat ran into a submerged walnut tree in the Missouri River, sinking the ship and its 200-ton mystery cargo that was aboard the vessel. Remarkably, the ship was rediscovered in 1987 with its cargo in primitive condition. The treasures on display make up the largest single collection of pre-Civil War artifacts that give insight into the lives of American pioneers, making this museum truly one-of-a-kind.