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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

350 East 3rd Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001

563-557-9545
800-226-3369

info@rivermuseum.org

Admission Hours

Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm WeekdaysOpen 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Weekends

Inspire Stewardship

Donations to the River Museum support conservation efforts and expand educational opportunities.

Toad-ally in love!

The Wyoming Toad was once a critically endangered species-at one point, there were only 12 toads in the wild. Since 2008, the River Museum has helped breed and release 50,000 Wyoming toad tadpoles back to Wyoming.

How many objects are in our collection?

The Dubuque County Historical Society has 26,000 artifacts, but that number changes often through new donations and deaccessions.

So many ways to learn

From on-site adventures to outreach programs that rock, the River Museum provides a wide variety of fun historic, cultural, and STEM-related programs for youth.

Guess What

The River Museum opened in 2003, and is the flagship entity of the Dubuque County Historical Society which was founded in 1950.

Conservation

Take action through advocacy, research and engagement

We are doing our part to save species, preserve and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed, and promote environmental sustainability.

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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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Buy Tickets

Every admission ticket is actually a two-day pass!

Part museum, part aquarium, part science center—it’s the total package for family fun!

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Support

Together, more is possible.

Every donation supports mission-driven educational experiences, conservation efforts, and historic preservation.

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