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Hours

Summer / Fall

May 25, 2024 - October 31, 2024

9 AM - 5 PM daily

open year-round

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Admission

All tickets are 2-day passes

General Admission

  • Adult $24.95
  • Youth (Ages 3-17) $18.95
  • Senior (Ages 65+) $22.95

Admission + Film

  • Adult $29.90
  • Youth (Ages 3-17) $23.90
  • Senior (Ages 65+) $27.90

Featured
Attractions

Water's Extreme Journey

Become a raindrop, change your world! Take on an exciting and important quest for clean water. Experience the watershed as a waterdrop, exploring first-hand the science behind the water cycle.  

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Rivers to the Sea

The newly renovated Rivers to the Sea exhibit showcases 100 new species and 12 new aquariums. The exhibit serves to show how connected everyone is to our oceans, and how people have an impact on ocean environments far away.

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Moon Wrasse

Featured Animal

Moon Wrasse

All Moon Wrasse start their lives as females and usually the most dominant female in a group will become male! Visit our social media to read more!

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Money Belt

Featured Collection

Money Belt

John Burton used this money belt on his trips back and forth between Dubuque and St. Louis where he sold his lead for gold!

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Membership

Free admission, reciprocal perks, and exclusive benefits!

Learn how your membership inspires stewardship of our rivers and history for individuals and families from around the world.

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