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Become a Member

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Your membership to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium supports the work of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which includes the Dubuque County Historical Society, the National Rivers Hall of Fame, the Old Jail Museum and the Mathias Ham House Historic Site. Your membership is tax deductible (restrictions may apply) and helps build upon a foundation that was established more than 50 years ago to collect, preserve and share with present and future generations, the rich history of Dubuque, the Mississippi River and all the rivers of America.

Membership Levels and Benefits


Single - $65 provides year-round admission for one named adult, newsletter, invitation to members-only holiday party, 10% discount in Gift Shops, discounted admission tickets for guests, reduced movie ticket price at 3D/4D Theater, and the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Reciprocal Membership Program benefits–our members receive 50% off regular admission rates to other participating AZA sites all across the country.*
Family / Grandparent - $125 provides year-round admission for two named adults in the same household, and all children (Family Membership) or grandchildren (Grandparent Membership) ages 21 and under, plus all the above stated benefits.
Pilot - $175 provides year-round admission for two named adults in the same household, and all children and/or grandchildren ages 21 and under, all the above stated benefits, plus TWO complimentary guest tickets, 15% facility rental discount, voting privileges on the annual National Rivers Hall of Fame induction ballot, invitation to the National Rivers Hall of Fame members reception, and Smithsonian Institute membership including its member program benefits and a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine.
Chief Pilot - $250 provides year-round admission for two named adults in the same household, and all children and/or grandchildren ages 21 and under, all the above stated benefits, plus FOUR complimentary guest tickets, 20% facility rental discount, voting privileges on the annual National Rivers Hall of Fame induction ballot, invitation to the National Rivers Hall of Fame members reception, and Smithsonian Institute membership including its member program benefits and a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine.
Captain - $500 provides year-round admission for two named adults in the same household, and all children and/or grandchildren ages 21 and under, all the above stated benefits, plus SIX complimentary guest tickets, 25% facility rental discount, voting privileges on the annual National Rivers Hall of Fame induction ballot, invitation to the National Rivers Hall of Fame members reception, and Smithsonian Institute membership including its member program benefits and a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine.
Commodore/Corporate - $1000 provides year-round admission for two named adults in the same household, and all children and/or grandchildren ages 21 and under, all the above stated benefits, plus EIGHT complimentary guest tickets, 50% facility rental discount, voting privileges on the annual National Rivers Hall of Fame induction ballot, invitation to the National Rivers Hall of Fame members reception, and Smithsonian Institute membership including its member program benefits and a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine.