River Discovery Center

Name: River Discovery Center
Address: 117 S. Water St., Paducah, KY, 42001, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (270) 575-9958

117 S. Water St.
Paducah, KY 42001

(270) 575-9958

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Overview

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Celebrate Paducah's maritime legacy and lore with interactive water-filled exhibits, including a working model of a lock and dam. Pilot a towboat, pleasure watercraft or Coast Guard buoy tender through various scenarios in the new pilothouse simulator. Take a turn behind the pilot wheel to experience the river traffic at the Port of Paducah. Nautical/science-themed gift shop. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 AM-5 PM; group rates available.

General

General Information

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 AM-5 PM; also Sun. Apr.-Nov., 1-5 PM.
Parking: Street parking & offsite

Facility Info

Meeting Rooms

Description Oldest standing structure in Paducah. The beautifully restored 2nd floor of the River Discovery Center overlooks the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Painstaking effort went into preserving this historic treasure. Two smaller rooms on this floor, complete with period furnishings, complement the main hall. Room capacity varies with need.
Number of Rooms 3
Theatre Capacity 146
Banquet Capacity 50
Classroom Capacity 50
Reception Capacity 100
WiFi Available

Founders Room - River Discovery Center

Theater Capacity: 146
Classroom Capacity: 50
Banquet Capacity: 50
Reception Capacity: 100
Amphitheater Present:

Paducah Dragon Boat Festival Sep 12, 2020 Location: Paducah Riverfront Phone: 270-575-9958

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