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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

350 East 3rd Street
Port of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa 52001

(563) 557-9545
(800) 226-3369

Driving Directions

GPS Location: 42.50 (42°29') | -90.66 (-90°39')

Admission Prices

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Qty Type Price
Adults $10.50
Seniors (65+) $9.50
Youth (7-17) $8.00
Children (3-6) $4.50

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$3.00 Combo Ticket. Save money by buying a combo ticket to visit two more museums. The Mathias Ham House Historic Site or Old Jail Museum.

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Museum & Aquarium Hours

Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Daily

Labor Day thru October 31st
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily

November thru Memorial Day Weekend
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily

Closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day. Closing at 2:00 pm Christmas Eve.

 

 

Dining Options
Depot Café is the museum's unique food and beverage station, set in the refurbished Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Train Depot, built in 1891. Relax and enjoy a delicious lunch or snack while marveling at the model railroad stations of Dubuque, and historic photographs displayed throughout the facility.