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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.



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.




River Wildlife Eco-Cruises

Experience the Mississippi River
first hand at the National Mississippi
River Museum & Aquarium
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