A tale of unlikely friendship and redemption along the Mississippi River.

When Joe Patterson arrives in rural northeast Iowa to fix up his late father's cabin, he faces a series of challenges: a dilapidated house, a depleted bank account, and a body riddled with aches. But it's his encounter with Christian, a troubled twelve-year-old boy, that truly changes everything.

Mississippi River Museum explores the bond between two lost souls as they navigate the complexities of small-town life, loss, and the search for purpose. Through fishing trips, bike repairs, and shared meals of fried catfish, Joe and Christian forge an unlikely friendship, offering each other a glimmer of hope in the face of adversity. Will their connection be enough to overcome the challenges that lie ahead?