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Museum & Aquarium Get to know the Mississippi through interactive exhibits, river creatures and historic artifacts.
National Rivers Hall of Fame Capture the drama of river people who discovered, lived upon and celebrated the waterways of the United States.
Historic Dubuque Tours Visit our other Dubuque locations including the Mathias Ham House Historic Site, the Old Jail Museum or indulge in a Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner.
Wm. M. Black Boat & Breakfast Experience an adventuresome overnight in a stateroom, dine in the galley, and see what life was really like on a working steamboat.



Go "Bowlin' on the River" with us!

Go bowling with the Museum & Aquarium at the Diamond Jo Cherry Lanes Saturday, March 27! Click here for the Team Registration Form and more information.

Register your team today and help support this bowl-a-thon cause---the Museum & Aquarium free admission program for underserved children/families in Dubuque.

We'll have giveaways, raffle prizes, fun challenges, and more! 

Part-time Tour Guides Wanted!

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is looking for enthusiastic individuals to deliver the story of the Mighty Mississippi to students visiting the museum.

This is a seasonal part-time position which involves working with school groups as a museum tour guide several week day mornings during the spring and fall field trip season at both the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the Mathias Ham House. A background working with students or youth is desirable.

Interested individuals must send a resume and cover letter by March 20, 2010, to:
Amber Majerus
350 E. Third Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

amajerus@rivermuseum.com

RIVERS TO THE SEA: the final challenge

Our dream of telling the stories of America's rivers is finally becoming a reality!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the expansion and how you can help us meet the final challenge and reach our goal.

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.

The Museum & Aquarium receives funding in part from:

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