River Museum
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is where fun and learning flow together!
Located along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi in the Port of Dubuque, Iowa, this impressive 10-acre river campus includes two centers (the Mississippi River Center and the National River Center) with a connecting Plaza space.
Dive into the state-of-the-art facilities including a 3D/4D theater and 12 large aquariums featuring fresh water and salt water species.
Explore Conservation in Action
The Gard Family Makes an Impact
Historic Preservation, Restoration and Renovation at the Mathias Ham House
Coral Sea trailer
Let's Learn about Fatal Fashion
Gard Family Legacy Society Testimonial
Hope for the Wild - FRTP 2025
Holidays at the Mathias Ham Historic Site
Joy Manthey - National Rivers Hall of Fame Achievement Award Winner 2024
2024 Fund the Need: Accessible Experiences
Meet our Bald Eagle!
Sharks Attraction Trailer
Your Gift Makes an Impact!
Learn about the Eckstein Family Rivers to the Sea exhibit!
Learn about our Cownose Stingrays!
Solar Eclipse Pinhole Projector
Meet our North American Alligator!
Random Item - Electrical Treatment
Meet an Animal Ambassador - Red-Tailed Hawk
Random Collection Item
Alan Bernstein 2023 NRHOF Achievement Award Winner
Meet an Animal Ambassador - Barn Owl
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Trailer
Glab Family Greenhouse
GivingTuesday 2023
Captain's Ball 2023: Historic Hollywood - Fund the Need
Jeffris Match Preserve the Wonder - Emma Sundberg
Jeffris Match Preserve the Wonder - Heather Green