It's A New Adventure at Every Turn at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium!

Six large aquariums and many exhibits feature giant catfish, turtles, otters, ducks, frogs, reptiles and the history of America's most famous river, the Mississippi River. Interactive exhibits and Living History demonstrations bring this exciting river-front campus in Dubuque, Iowa, to life.

Open Daily at 10 A.M.

Visit our Online Gift Shop

CLICK HEREfor the latest issue of the River News

Get on board for CAPTAIN'S BALL 2010!   Click here for event details.

Extend Your Stay at Dubuque's Historic Sites
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Behind-the-Scenes Day Feb. 14th

Join us for a look behind-the-scenes Sunday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Text RIVER to 50857

Text the word RIVER to 50857 to receive updates on our expansion and be entered to win free tickets.  

Dragons do exist!

A Komodo dragon has joined the "Lizards on the Loose!" exhibit.

Don't believe in dragons?

Come see for yourself.

Join the Kids Club!

The Museum & Aquarium has the most fun Kids Club around, so join today!  Details

Click here to submit an electronic membership form.


National Rivers Hall of Fame
Top 10 U.S. Aquariums 2008
Top 10 US Aquariums 2008
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