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Jun 18, 2024

River Museum Receives Silos and Smokestacks Grant Funding, Intern Support for New Watershed CAARE

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium received grant support from Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) for a summer…

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Jun 13, 2024

Celebrate Independence Day at the Mathias Ham Historic Site

A Dubuque tradition returns to the Mathias Ham Historic Site this Independence Day with the annual Audrey Hammer 4th of July Ice Cream Social. The…

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Jun 07, 2024

Dilg Inducted into the National Rivers Hall of Fame on Centennial of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

The late Williamson Dilg had his contributions to the rivers of America eternally recognized as he was inducted into the National Rivers Hall of Fame…

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The River Museum Announces Add-On Experience for Octopus Encounters

May 30, 2024

River Museum Launches New Hands-On Experience: Octopus Encounters

Starting June 1, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is excited to announce the addition of octopus encounters as one of its add-on…

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KultureCity is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs

May 21, 2024

River Museum Earns KultureCity Certification, Recognized as Sensory-Inclusive Facility

KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly…

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Sensory days summer 2024

May 09, 2024

Sensory Days Return this Summer at the River Museum

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium welcomes anyone who may benefit from a sensory-friendly environment to a series of Sensory Days…

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Heritage Preservation Awards Committee with 2023 Dubuque County Historic Preservation Awards Winners

May 08, 2024

Dubuque County Historical Society Announces 2023 Historic Preservation Award Winners

The 2023 Historic Preservation Awards winners were announced at the Dubuque County Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Awards on May 8 at the…

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Taste of Summer 2024 is June 6, 27 and August 1

May 03, 2024

River Museum Announces Food, Music Lineup for Taste of Summer Series

The highly anticipated Taste of Summer event is back at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium for three total events featuring vendors…

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American Adventure from Minotaur Mazes

Mar 22, 2024

American Adventure Coming Summer 2024; Opens Memorial Day Weekend

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium announced its summer special exhibit, American Adventure, opening Memorial Day weekend. American…

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Party for the Planet 2024

Mar 19, 2024

Save the Date! 2024 Party for the Planet, Presented by Southwest Tech's Sustainable Energy Management Program, set for April 20

Spring is officially in the air and that means it is time to celebrate Earth Day at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium! Stop…

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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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  • 563-557-9545
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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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