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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

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Museum Hours
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Daily
Christmas Eve
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

New Year's Eve
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day.

Adults $9.95
Seniors (65+) $8.95
Youth (7-17) $7.50
Children (3-6) $4.00

Group Rates available.
Call for Information.

*Combo Ticket. Save money by buying a combo ticket to visit the Mathias Ham House Historic Site or Old Jail Museum.

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After Hour Events
Let the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium staff assist you in your next special event. This unique and affordable facility will make your planning easy and accommodating. We offer exceptional catering for weddings, holiday parties or other after hour social gatherings. For more information, contact Nate Breitsprecker at (563) 557-9545 ext. 214 or (800) 226-3369 ext. 214, nbreitsprecker@rivermuseum.com.

Adult Groups
Create a unique experience for your next adult group function. Set up a special day to visit popular Dubuque locations including the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, the Old Jail Museum or the Mathias Ham House Historic Site. Group rates are available for 20 or more people. For more information, contact Nate Breitsprecker at (563) 557-9545 ext. 214 or (800) 226-3369 ext. 214, nbreitsprecker@rivermuseum.com.

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Bald eagle demo at one of the Museum & Aquarium's special events.

Field Trips
Educational Field Trips are available for almost any student group. Our educational staff has developed several programs that are suitable for students of all ages. For more information, contact Melissa Wersinger at (563) 557-9545 ext. 213 or (800) 226-3369 ext. 213, mwersinger@rivermuseum.com

William M. Black Boat & Breakfast (Seasonal April - October)
Spend a night "roughing it" on the William M. Black dredge boat. Enjoy a night away from the ordinary in state rooms or crews quarters of this 1934 steam boat. Overnight accommodations are available for groups or individuals. For more information, contact Melissa Wersinger at (563) 557-9545 ext. 213 or (800) 226-3369 ext. 213, mwersinger@rivermuseum.com.


NEW!! Mighty Mississippi Overnight Adventure (Seasonal November - March)
Bring your student group in for the newest overnight experience the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium has to offer! This program will allow your group to have an unforgettable night of evening activities, movies, games and sleeping with the animals! Call to reserve your date! For more information, contact Melissa Wersinger at (563) 557-9545 ext. 213 or (800) 226-3369 ext. 213, mwersinger@rivermuseum.com.

Historic Dubuque Tours
Extend your stay to our other popular Dubuque locations. Visit the Mathias Ham House Historic Site, the Old Jail Museum, and the Ryan House and capture the historic and natural journey of the Mighty Mississippi River.

Make your reservations for the popular Victorian Progressive Dinner. Enjoy a gourmet dining experience while touring several historic sites. Themed entertainment makes this an unforgettable delight.

Food
The Depot Café is the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium'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 train collections displayed throughout the café.

 

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Official airline of the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the America's River project.