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 HERE for 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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Go Bowlin' on the River with the Museum & Aquarium!

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.

Special thanks to our event sponors!  

  • American Trust
  • Cargill Salt
  • Dutrac Community Credit Union
  • Epic Contruction
  • GIESE Electric
  • IWI Motor Parts
  • J&R Rentals
  • Tri-State Independent Physicians

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:

National Rivers Hall of Fame
Top 10 U.S. Aquariums 2008
Top 10 US Aquariums 2008
Read reviews on TripAdvisor

Association of Zoos & Aquariums