Featured Exhibits
New for 2009! Lizards on the Loose!
Enter the fascinating world of lizards. This interactive exhibit will teach visitors how lizards
see each other, control their body temperature, what they eat, and how they use color for defense,
mating and camouflage. Come eye to eye with these beautiful creatures in the "bubble window"
crawl-through lizard den. Lizards from all over the world have invaded the Norman Gallery.
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Museum & Aquarium Exhibits
There is always something happening at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium! From exciting changing exhibits to special weekend events, there's a new adventure at every turn!
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Aquariums
The William Woodward Discovery Center is home to six large aquariums filled with river creatures including giant catfish, sturgeon, ducks, frogs, turtles and more!
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Carver Wet Lab
Let our educators introduce you to freshwater mussels, snails and crawfish in the touch tank. Examine fur pelts and explore many other hands-on activities. -
National Rivers Hall of Fame
Capture the drama of river people who discovered, lived upon and celebrated the waterways of the United States.
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Riverboat Museum
Fred W. Woodward Riverboat Museum celebrates the history of riverboats on the Mississippi through interactive exhibits and historic artifacts. -
Woodward Wetland
Explore the natural habitat of the Mississippi on a boardwalk trail. Discover natural and living history outposts including a Native American wikiup and a restored fur-trader's log cabin. -
W. M. Black
This national landmark vessel was once a working dredge boat used during WWII on the Missouri River. Walk the decks of this 1934 Steamer and tour its engine room and pilothouse.
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Interactive Exhibits
Learn about the Mississippi's past, present and future through interactive exhibits. Pilot a barge, experience a flood's devastation, and follow a 92-foot map of the river beneath your feet.
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River Creatures
Spy on the river otters, diving ducks, frogs, snakes and birds of America's most famous river. Spot bald eagles, great blue herons and turtles outside in the wetland.
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Historic Sites
Extend your stay and visit the Mathias Ham House, an elegant pre-Civil War mansion, the Old Jail Museum, and the grand Victorian Ryan House home.
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Depot Café
Relax and enjoy a delicious lunch or snack in the museum's unique food and beverage station, set in the refurbished Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Train Depot, built in 1891. -
Pfohl Family Boatyard
Tour the Logsdon towboat, see huge steamboat artifacts, and watch as a boat is launched into the Mississippi. The floating dock features houseboats, scientific vessels, and the traveling Audubon Ark. -
Special Events
Watch log rolling and ice sculpture contests, bird and animal displays, living history exhibits, book signings and more at specials events throughout the year.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium • (563) 557-9545 or (800) 226-3369
350 East Third Street • Port of Dubuque, Iowa 52001
350 East Third Street • Port of Dubuque, Iowa 52001