Friday, May 31st, 2013

Join us on Friday, May 31st as we kick off our Rock the Dock series at 6:30pm on the River's Edge Patio! This event will feature live music from the Massey Road Band starting at 7:00pm. The River's Edge Café will offer its full menu including beer, wine, and a cash bar available on the patio.
This is a free event!

Sponsored by Radio Dubuque.

June 22nd and 23rd, 2013

The second annual Boat Fest will be held on Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd. This event features a Children's Village, Battleship Contest, a Quick 'n' Dirty Boat Building Contest, and of course a Boat contest. Live music from the Wundo Band on Saturday.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact Nicole Miller at nmiller@rivermuseum.com for more details.

Thursday, August 1st, 2013

Taste of Dubuque is moving back to a Thursday night! Join us on the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium grounds for the 18th annual Taste of Dubuque. This event allows guest to try small portions from each vendor to get a true taste of Dubuque's food venues. We look forward to seeing you for live music, children's activities, food, drinks and more!

For more information on becoming a sponsor or vendor please contact Nicole Miller at nmiller@rivermuseum.com

July 15th-July 19th 2013

Morning Session: 9:00am-12:00pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:00pm
(Both morning and afternoon sessions have the same content)
1st-5th Grades (based on 2013-2014 school year)

Take an adventure this summer and become a “River Rat”! Explore the river life by wandering through the wetland and hiking around the Museum & Aquarium. Get a chance to meet our turtles in our newest exhibit. Have fun with your friends while enjoying the hands on activities and discover
the natural habitats in and around the Mississippi River.

Members: $100; Non members: $120

Click here to download the Registration Form PDF file.

Registration forms are also available at the Museum & Aquarium box office or to request a form be sent to you via email
click here

August 5th-9th 2013

Monday-Wednesday 9:00am–3:00pm, Thursday 2:30pm thru Friday 9:00 am
6th-8th Grades (based on 2013-2014 school year)

Are you ready to explore the outdoors? Dive into this adventure as we go canoeing, hiking, exploring and more! We’ll also have an overnight stay on Thursday on the William M. Black historic landmark vessel docked in the Ice Harbor at the Museum & Aquarium.

Members: $150; Non Members: $170

Click here to download the Registration Form PDF file.

Registration forms are also available at the Museum & Aquarium box office or to request a form be sent to you via email
click here