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News

Feb 14, 2023

Coming Soon to the River Museum: Rivers to the Sea Opens March 3

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will unveil its Eckstein Family Rivers to the Sea Exhibit, Honoring Marquette Transportation…

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Feb 10, 2023

Nutrien Partners with River Museum for Educational Programming in April

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in partnership with Nutrien will host Youth Days on Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24 in…

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Jan 06, 2023

River Museum Tabbed Target Circle Partner

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has been selected as one of five nonprofit organizations for the first cycle of the Target…

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Stingray

Dec 22, 2022

River Museum Provides Positive Updates Following Loss of Eight Stingrays

This story has been updated since the December 22, 2022 announcement. All updates regarding the stingray touchtank in the Delta will be added here.…

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Dr. Marianne Kirkendall

Dec 09, 2022

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium’s Animals Receive Local Care from Dubuque’s Own Dr. Marianne Kirkendall

Wednesday mornings at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Dr. Marianne Kirkendall is onsite for her veterinary rounds. On the…

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Tim Parker

Dec 08, 2022

National Rivers Hall of Fame Honors Tim Parker with Achievement Award

Parker Towing Company chairman Tim Parker’s service to river industry since 1974 earned him recognition as a National Rivers Hall of Fame the Hall of…

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Dan Mecklenborg

Dec 08, 2022

National Rivers Hall of Fame Honors Dan Mecklenborg with Achievement Award

Ingram Barge Company’s Chief Legal Officer Dan Mecklenborg was named one of the National Rivers Hall of Fame the Hall of Fame’s Achievement Award…

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Newts Family

Nov 10, 2022

Three generations of Newt Marine family honored by National Rivers Hall of Fame

A family business with more than 80 years of tradition and reputation rooted in Mississippi River history was honored by the National Rivers Hall of…

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Nov 08, 2022

Banvard and Worden inducted into the National Rivers Hall of Fame

The late John Banvard and Captain Jones Worden had their contributions to the rivers of America as an artist and captain, respectfully, eternally…

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Nov 01, 2022

Celebrate the Holidays at the Ham Site

Candlelight Tours and Home for the Holidays are returning to the Mathias Ham Historic Site this holiday season. Guests are invited to the site on Dec…

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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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