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News

Oct 19, 2022

A Holiday Classic is Coming to the Ham Site

A new immersive experience is coming to the Mathias Ham House this holiday season. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens will take place on Dec. 10-11…

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Oct 14, 2022

Dubuque County Historical Society Receives Operating Support

The Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) recently received $25,000 in funding from the City of Dubuque’s Arts and Culture Operating Support grant…

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Oct 05, 2022

River Museum receives Cultural Leadership Partners designation from the Iowa Arts Council

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $20,000 in operational support as part of the…

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Oct 05, 2022

Families are Invited to Mad Scientist Fun Day

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is getting geared up for Mad Scientist Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 30. Families are invited to come…

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Sep 26, 2022

Sarah and Macy present a Haunting on Lincoln Ave.

A Haunting on Lincoln Ave. is returning to the Mathias Ham Historic Site on October 22. Daytime half hour guided tours will take place from 11 a.m.…

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Sep 13, 2022

DCHS Receives Funding for Projects

The Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) has received several grants this summer that will benefit the Mathias Ham Historic Site and the National…

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Rivers to Sea

Sep 13, 2022

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Awards River Museum Grant

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium was recently awarded a large grant for its Rivers to the Sea Gallery from the Roy J. Carver…

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Jul 02, 2022

A Competition is Coming to the River Museum

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is hosting a new event on September 8th called The Great Museum Race. Registration opens on July…

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Jul 01, 2022

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Association of Zoos and Aquariums Award Over $9 Million in Second Wave of Federal Reimbursement Funds for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic

The River Museum has been awarded over $30,000 in relief funding. A full release is included below.We are proud to be part of this amazing group 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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