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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 River Museums significant economic impact as a tourist destination supports the Dubuque economy

Mar 11, 2024

Capital Campaign Efforts will Continue to Support River Museum's Economic Impact

As the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium continues its capital campaign to Preserve the Wonder, the museum’s team is sharing why a…

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Chip and Julie Murray

Feb 15, 2024

River Museum’s Renovated Rivers to the Sea Continues to Inspire One Year Later

Maia Davidson and Chip Murray share a common love: seahorses.“They are so unique in all of their adaptations,” said Davidson, the Curator of Marine…

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historic preservation awards

Feb 08, 2024

Historic Preservation Awards Now Accepting Nominations

The annual Historic Preservation Awards are given by the DCHS’s Historic Preservation Committee in partnership with the Dubuque Preservation…

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Feb 08, 2024

River Museum Partners with RoundlyX

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has partnered with RoundlyX for a digitally-based way to financially support the organization. A…

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Codi Sharkey, Conservation Programs Manager

Feb 01, 2024

Conservation Starts on Land at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

National River Day is February 2. While it may be tempting to think of the Mississippi River itself when it comes to conservation, the National…

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Alan Bernstein

Jan 22, 2024

Bernstein Honored by National Rivers Hall of Fame with Achievement Award

A river career that started in the 1970’s as a deckhand has since grown to a lifelong passion and dedication to the industry for Captain Alan…

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InSight Days

Nov 20, 2023

River Museum InSight: Audio Description Tours

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has been making strides to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility of the…

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Steve Golding

Nov 17, 2023

Golding Honored by National Rivers Hall of Fame with Achievement Award

Steve Golding’s involvement with and dedication to the barge industry for nearly 30 years and counting has earned him the National Rivers Hall of…

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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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