This place is amazing even for a local like myself...

This place is amazing even for a local like myself. This was my first visit since I was in elementary school. The entire park has been redone and the museum is completely renovated. Beautiful land scapes on the outside and the entire history of the city on the inside. There are interactive displays through out plenty for young kids to get excited for.
I don't know if it's mechanical safety or covid-19 precautions but the tram to the top of the arch is closed. It would malfunction quite often long ago when I was a kid. They have big displays that show you the view from the top.
It's free to tour the museum but I believe the theater cost money. They also sell river cruise tickets, and offer a discount when purchasing all the tickets together. Even though it's free you still need a ticket because they limit the amount of time you can spend inside. Probably for capacity reasons. My children and I wore mask but it didn't seem like it was mandatory or enforced in anyway. My children ages 13, 9, and 6 all had a great time and said they learned a lot. Definitely a place everyone should visit locals and out of town folk.