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Hours

Winter / Spring

November 1, 2024 - May 22, 2025

10 AM - 4 PM weekdays 
10 AM - 5 PM weekends

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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

Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Artic

Get ready for a field trip of epic proportions! Embark with our team on a trek through the lost world of the Alaskan Arctic in the new traveling exhibition, ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic.

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Mississippi River Center Renovation

Big changes are happening! Our team is busy transforming current exhibits and building five new habitats. We are excited to be welcoming the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, Hellbenders, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and many more new species! Learn more about our progress here, see what is open, and what is still being transformed.

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Yellow Stingray

Featured Animal

Yellow Stingray

Yellow stingrays have periscopic eyes that provide them with a 360-degree view of their surroundings. They are typically found near coastlines and inshore waters, with their range…

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Rockdale Flood Painting

Featured Collection

Rockdale Flood Painting by J.J. Kavanaugh

On July 5, 1876, disaster struck Dubuque when the Rockdale dam collapsed, leading to a devastating flood that claimed 39 lives. Kavanaugh, just 18 years old at the time, painted…

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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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