Mathias Ham House

Dubuque County Historical Society Achieves Grant Match for Ham House Historic Preservation through Jeffris Family Foundation

The Dubuque County Historical Society, which operates the Mathias Ham House, was awarded a $270,000 Challenge Grant from the Jeffris Family…

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River Discovery Center Phase One Renovations

River Museum receives funding from Alliant Energy in support of Discovery Center renovations

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium received a $5,000 grant award from Alliant Energy to support River Discovery Center phase one…

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2024 Iowa Tourism Advisory Group Photo

Scardino Joins Iowa Tourism Advisory Group

The Iowa Tourism Advisory Group held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, May 23, at the Iowa Economic Development Authority offices in Des Moines. A…

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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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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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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

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

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

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

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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