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Pledge to vote & help us win a Toyota for education outreach!



Pledge to vote and help us win a Toyota!

We are excited to be participating in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program and we need YOUR help to win a brand new Toyota!

We need your vote on MAY 20 at www.100carsforgood.com.

Take the pledge to vote NOW, and we'll remind you to take action on May 20 to help us win... all it takes is just one click! CLICK HERE to pledge... thanks in advance for your support!

No Toddler Tuesdays in May



Please note that there will be no Toddler Tuesday programs for the month of May.
The Toddler Tuesday program will return in June at the regular 10-11 a.m. time on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
If you have any questions, please contact the education dept. at 563-557-9545, ext. 215.

Boat Fest

June 23-24

The first annual National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Boat Fest will kickoff with a flurry of activities in the Ice Harbor on Saturday, June 23!

Boats of all kinds from canoes to yachts will arrive in the Port for the weekend to participate in the festivities that include a Boat Contest, Children's Village, Battleship Competition, Quick n' Dirty Boat Building Contest, Rock n' Rollin' on the River Party, and more!

For more information about participating in Boat Fest Contests/Competitions, please contact the Events Coordinator at 563-557-9545, ext. 207, or click here to send an email.

River Adventure Summer Camp: Back Yard Beasts

July 16-20

Have you ever found an insect in your yard and wondered what kind it was? Here is your chance to learn about all those different kinds of bugs, birds and critters. We will voyage through our new Amazon exhibit and learn about the surprising things the Amazon and Mississippi share.
Take an amazing adventure with us this summer..right here in our own backyard! Members: $100; Non members: $120
Click here to download the Registration Form PDF file.
Registration forms are also available at the Museum & Aquarium box office or to request a form be sent to you via email
click here

River Adventure Summer Camp: Eco-Explorers

July 30-August 3

Are you ready to explore the outdoors? Then come discover the Mississippi River by land hiking the trails, and by water canoeing through Catfish Creek. This camp also includes an overnight stay on the William M. Black landmark vessel docked in the Ice Harbor at the Museum & Aquarium. Members: $ 150; Non Members: $170
Click here to download the Registration Form PDF file.
Registration forms are also available at the Museum & Aquarium box office or to request a form be sent to you via email
click here