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News

Preserve the Wonder campaign sign

Jun 28, 2023

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium unveils Preserve the Wonder campaign

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium launched the Preserve the Wonder campaign to preserve the wonder of its facilities and…

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Jun 13, 2023

Celebrate Independence Day at the Audrey Hammer 4th of July Ice Cream Social

The Mathias Ham Historic Site is celebrating Independence Day this year with its annual Audrey Hammer 4th of July Ice Cream Social from 11 a.m. – 4 p…

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May 12, 2023

Taste of Summer Series Returns to the River Museum

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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full-scale replica of the Delorean Time Machine

May 08, 2023

Coming to the River Museum: POPnology Opens Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, Stage Nine Exhibitions and The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium are excited to open the POPnology…

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Apr 12, 2023

River Museum to host Summer Job Fair

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is hosting two Summer Job Fairs at its Mississippi River Discovery Center (Paddlewheel Building…

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Mar 21, 2023

River Museum Announces Date for Party for the Planet

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is set to host its annual Party for the Planet event on Saturday, April 22 from 10 AM – 3 PM to…

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Mar 13, 2023

River Museum Featured in TravelMag's 20 Unique Things to Do in Iowa

The River Museum has been tabbed one of the top-20 "Things to Do in Iowa" by TravelMag.com! The travel guide provides articles highlighting travel…

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Adam Eikamp

Feb 24, 2023

Dubuque Artist Brings Exhibit to Life through Art

Connecting land along the Mississippi River to oceans hundreds of miles away is no small task, though Adam Eikamp and the River Museum have done just…

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Feb 20, 2023

Generosity Funds Education Scholarships for River Museum Programming

With financial support raised during the Fund a Need portion at the 2022 Captain’s Ball, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will be…

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Feb 17, 2023

Something for Everyone: River Museum Unveils Comfort Room, First of its Kind in Dubuque

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has welcomed more than 3.5 million visitors in the past 20 years, many of whom are families with…

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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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