# National Great Rivers Museum > Museum offers interactive exhibits and a barge piloting simulator that engage visitors with river and lock systems. Well-maintained spaces include a theatre with clear views and an informative aquarium. Atmosphere is educational and family-friendly, with tours highlighting engineering and conservation efforts. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/NationalGreatRiversMuseum - Address: 1 Locks and Dam Way, Alton, Illinois, United States - Phone: +16184626979 - Website: https://www.mtrf.org/ ## What it is good for - Historical Sites — 10/10 - Interesting — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Museums — 9.6/10 - Cool — 9.5/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.2/10 ## What people say - "I found the museum's exhibits about the locks and dams very interesting." - "The museum staff were the nicest I've encountered." - "It's really kid friendly and educational for all ages." ## Good to know - The museum offers guided tours of the dam complex at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. - Admission to the museum is free. - The tours at the museum have been canceled indefinitely due to government issues. - The elevator to go to the top of the dam is currently out of service. - The tour is family friendly. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.