BETTENDORF, Iowa – It has new sparkle, and new life.

The Family Museum is on its way toward a $1.2 million renovation.

A new exhibit, Lil 'Ssippi River Valley, is ready for visitors to explore. This permanent display combines learning with fun. Explorers can check out the indoor waterplay table that looks like part of the Mississippi River. Here they can keep an eye on their own boat as it goes floating along. They even can lower and raise water levels for their vessel. Think things are going too smoothly? Add an obstacle.