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We know the River Museum has so much to see and do that you might be unable to fit it all into one day. Turn your daily admission into FREE everyday admission when you upgrade your ticket into an annual membership at any of our box offices during your visit.
Purchase Advanced Tickets
Tickets purchased online must be redeemed within one year.
*A 3% flat fee is applied for all card payments. All fees go to support our mission of creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive.
Hours of Operation
Summer / Fall
May 25 - October 31, 2024
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 p.m. Daily
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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
Admission + 2 Films
- Adult $30.90
- Youth (Ages 3-17) $24.90
- Senior (Ages 65+) $28.90
Discounts
Military Discount
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and our sister site, the Mathias Ham Historic Site, recognize and thank our active-duty military, reserves, National Guard, and veterans for their service through our Military Discount Program. This program is available exclusively at our box offices. The Military Discount Program cannot be combined with other offers and discounts; however, it includes:
- 20% off general admission for veterans year-round
- 20% off general admission for active-duty military, including reserves and national guard, and their families year-round
- 20% off individual, dual, family, and grandparent memberships purchased by veterans or active-duty military, including Reserves and National Guard
Museums for All Discount
We are pleased to join over 1,300 museums, aquariums, zoos, arboretums, and botanical gardens nationwide in providing reduced admission that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. The Museums for All program provides reduced admission for up to four family members living under the same address (adults must show photo ID) through one of the qualifying programs below. Please note refunds will not be given to qualifying individuals purchasing tickets in advance of their visit. This program is available exclusively at our box offices.
- Food Assistance (SNAP benefits)
- Medicaid (Hawki and Medicare not included)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8
College Student Discount
College students can explore the River Museum for a discounted admission rate of only $11.95 with their school I.D.! This discount is only applicable at the Box Office.
Group Discount
Group rates are available for parties of 20 or more guests. For more information, please contact Nate Breitsprecker at nbreitsprecker@rivermuseum.org.
If you are looking to reserve a school group please contact our education team at learing@rivermuseum.org
Additional Experiences
Now showing at the 4D Theater
The World of Sharks
Showtimes
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Come face-to-face with some of the most majestic creatures roaming the seas. "The World of Sharks" takes a unique look at a variety of shark species from the Red Sea to the Pacific Ocean. You'll marvel at the sight of a whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean, and be truly mesmerized by a friendly underwater encounter between a sea lion and a great white shark.
Turtlevision
Showtimes
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Experience the ups and downs of life on land and sea in this coming of age story starring the cutest sea turtle on the big screen. From the warm waters of the tropics to the icy Antarctic, join Sammy and his friends on an exciting journey through truly immersive environments.