Howard Steamboat Museum

The museum is dedicated to the preservation, and showcasing the history of the Howard family, their mansion and shipyards. This beautiful home was built in the 1890s by premier steamboat builders, the Howards of Jeffersonville. The museum home is spread over two floors. On the first floor, visitors will get a glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle of the owners and his family led. On display are original furnishings, brass chandeliers, stained glass windows, intricate carvings throughout and even a grand staircase which leads to the upper floors. In fact, the whole house is full of handmade woodwork and carvings and will surely amaze its visitors. On the second floor, there is a wonderful display of riverboat models and other shipping related memorabilia. The museum is open to public all round the year, and offers personal and group tours.