Dedicated to preserving the heritage of our rivers.

Welcome to the River Discovery Center!

  • Congratulations 2018 Dragon Boat Champions "Cook Coal, Boats & Rows"
  • Congratulations 2018 Dragon Boat trophy winner "CrossFit, Oars Deep"
  • Congratulations 2018 Dragon Boat Trophy winner "Orthopaedic Institute, Bone Collectors"

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Become a Member of the River Discovery Center!
Your family enjoys unlimited entry to RDC and more than 550 museums and science centers!

Find a list of the Participating museums in the following links.

 

Association of Science and Technology Center Museums

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Southeastern Museums

Call us today 270-575-9958, or click HERE to print our membership form.

 

Featured Exhibit

River Habitats

Habitat Corner

The River Floodplain is the last line of defense for reducing soil and nutrient loss from the land.  It includes hardwood forests which give refuge to a variety of birds and other wildlife and sustains insects which are food for the birds. Also found in the... Learn more

News & Events

River Discovery Center Earns Award
RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER EARNS 2018 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE PADUCAH, KENTUCKY/USA – May 25, 2018 – The River Discovery Center today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the achievement celebrates businesses that have... Learn more

Educational Programs

Mound Builders
Mound Builders was awarded a 2015 Kentucky History Award Mound Builders is an off-site classroom program for 5th grade students in partnership with school districts. Students come to the center for a 3-hour program that meets Core Content standards in science, mathematics, economics, history,... Learn more
Summer Camp 2019
Register now for Summer Camp 2019!These spots will fill up fast, so don't wait!Please print registration form & fill out in its entirety;then mail, Email, or fax to:KAREN WILHELMP: (270) 575-9958  F: (270) 444-9944117 SOUTH WATER STREETPADUCAH KY, 42001KWILHELM@RIVERDISCOVERYCENTER.ORG... Learn more
Skippers
Skippers is an educational offering for all area 3rd graders. It is sponsored by Ingram Barge Company and includes a tour of the center’s exhibits, time in the navigation simulator, a classroom session and the film shown in the theater. The teacher may choose from a list customized programs... Learn more
Off-site Visits
When available, staff members will come to your school to present educational programming. There will be a small transportation fee for schools outside of Paducah. If interested, please call, 270-575-9958 or email, ej@riverdiscoverycenter.org,  E.J. Abell, Director of Education. Programs... Learn more
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