Dedicated to preserving the heritage of our rivers.

Welcome to the River Discovery Center!

 

Thank you for visiting!

 

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

and

Southeastern Museums

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

 

Featured Exhibit

Music Stations

The 7 music stations located throughout the exhibit area pay homage to three  historic steamboats: Glendy Burke, Shawneetown and  John Gilbert  and 4 captains of that era as well: Nye, Miller, Ryman and Richardson. 

"Glendy Burke" ... 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

Off-site Visits
The River Discovery Center is now offering grade - specific Outreach Programs for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students.  Please contact Karen Wilhelm at 270-575-9958 or kwilhelm@riverdiscoverycenter.org. 
Teachers F.A.Q
Teacher FAQ’sWhat are the tour choices?You may come for a self-guided tour, a guided tour or an all-day visit with educational programming, available for K-12. Reservation is required. A self-guided tour will require at least 1.5 hours for an average classroom. This type of visit includes... Learn more
Skippers
Skippers is an educational offering for all area 3rd graders. This program is sponsored by Ingram Barge Company and is FREE to all third-grade classes. The Skippers Program includes a tour of the center’s exhibits, time in the navigation simulator, a classroom session and the film shown in the... Learn more
Summer Camp 2020
  Save the Date for Summer Camp 2020K - 1   "CRITTER CAMP"   JUNE 8-12, 20202 - 3    "PESKY LITTLE CRITTER CAMP"  JUNE 22-26, 20204 -5       " ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERHEROES" JULY 6-10, 20206 - 8     "CRIME SCENE... Learn more
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