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News

Feb 16, 2026

Dubuque County Historical Society Presents 2026 Board of Directors Officers, Emeritus Honor, New Member

Dubuque County Historical Society Presents 2026 Board of Directors Officers, Emeritus Honor, New MemberDubuque, Iowa – The Dubuque County Historical…

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Feb 04, 2026

"Unicorn of the Sea"-the Narwhal-Explored in Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition

“Unicorn of the Sea”—the Narwhal—Explored in Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Dubuque, Iowa –From their depiction in the 1500s as angry sea…

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Jan 28, 2026

River Museum receives City of Dubuque's sustainable Dubuque Grant Program Support

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Receives Grant Support from City of Dubuque’s Sustainable Dubuque Grant ProgramDubuque, Iowa –…

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Jan 27, 2026

Eckstein Honored with National Rivers Hall of Fame National Achievement Award

Eckstein Honored with National Rivers Hall of Fame National Achievement AwardThe National Rivers Hall of Fame is proud to announce John Eckstein as a…

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Jan 19, 2026

River of Love Helps Love Flow at the River Museum

River of Love Helps Love Flow at the River MuseumDubuque, Iowa –Starting today, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will continue to…

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Jan 05, 2026

Olympic Sized Fun in Store for River Museum’s Ice Fest

Olympic Sized Fun in Store for River Museum’s Ice Fest, Jan. 24 & 25Dubuque, Iowa – The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is…

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Dec 05, 2025

Nominations for Historic Preservation Awards are being accepted

Nominations for Historic Preservation Awards are being AcceptedDubuque, Iowa – The annual Historic Preservation Awards are given by the DCHS’s…

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Nov 17, 2025

River Museum Announces GivingTuesday Campaign to Support Historic Collections

River Museum Announces GivingTuesday Campaign to Support Historic CollectionsDubuque, IA - The Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) is excited to…

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Jerry enzler receives National Rivers Hall of Fame Achievement Award

Nov 10, 2025

Enzler Bestowed National rivers Hall of Fame Achievement Award

Enzler Bestowed National Rivers Hall of Fame Achievement AwardDubuque, Iowa – The National Rivers Hall of Fame is proud to announce Jerry Enzler as…

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Oct 17, 2025

National Rivers Hall of Fame Announces Smith, Warren as 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the National Rivers Hall of Fame announced a pair of inductees into the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The late Ed…

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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

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350 East 3rd Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001

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Tidepool Touch Tank Now Open

Get up close and personal at our Tidepool Touch Tank and touch Sea Stars, Sea Anemones, and more!

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Inspire Stewardship

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

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Toad-ally in love!

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

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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.

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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.

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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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