School Group Tours

Prepare to take an entertaining and informative journey as you join our Museum & Aquarium educators in exploring the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium or the Mathias Ham Historic Site! Our programming provides many STEM-based options that you can take back to your classroom!

All visits must be booked two weeks in advance to receive group rate pricing and reserve staff for guided tours and educational programs.

Making a reservation?
An inquiry form must be submited first.
Student Group Inquiry form
Contact Kaelyn Howe at 563-557-9545 x222 or learning@rivermuseum.com with questions.

Student Field Trip

(Self-guided)

Student*
$9.95
(Prime Rate - $8.95)**
Adult
$14.95

Be your own tour guide on this self-guided tour of the Mississippi River Center and National River Center.

Student Field Trip

(2-hr Guided Tour)

Student*
$11.95
(Prime Rate - $10.95)**
Adult
$15.95

Hit the highlights on this shorter version of our indoor 3-hr guided tour in the Mississippi River Center and National River Center.

Student Field Trip

(3-hr Indoor/Outdoor Guided Tour)

Student*
$12.95
(Prime Rate - $11.95)**
Adult
$16.95

Seasonal

Explore the inside and outside areas of the museum campus, including the William M. Black dredge boat (weather permitting).

College Groups

(Self-guided)

Student
$9.95

Explore the entire National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium campus at your leisure.

*Pricing is based on groups of 15 or more. One adult/chaperone is required for every 15 students. ** Receive a discount when scheduling your group's visit between July - February.

Historical and Scientific Programs

Historical or Scientific Programs
Looking to delve even deeper? Expand your group’s experience with an education program! Programs are billed at a flat fee of $35 for up to 25 students, plus $1.25 for each additional student after that. To ensure the best possible learning environment, some programs are limited to a maximum number of students. In these cases, larger groups will be subdivided and additional program sessions will be offered.

FULL LIST OF AVAILABLE PROGRAms

Additional Opportunities

3D/4D Movie Theater
Located in the National River Center, our immersion theater presents large-format 3D sights and 4D special effects, including dramatic sound, wind, mist, seat movement, and smells. Films average 40 minutes in length and can be added to any visit for $2.00/person with a minimum of 15 students. Movies are listed on our home page and plan your visit page. You can also call us to find out what will be playing during your visit.

Lunch
Save time for lunch! Enjoy sack lunches in one of our designated eating areas or order Combo Meals off the menu of our Harbor View Grill.

Museum Store
Let students bring home a keepsake from the Museum & Aquarium. Reserve some shopping time in the Museum Store or purchase gift bags for a pre-determined amount.