River Museum

There’s so much to discover at the River Museum, we can’t fit it all in 30 seconds (but we tried!) Plan your visit today! There’s something for everyone to explore!

Today is National Bird Day! We have many great species of birds throughout our campus. Each one holds a unique story and plays an important role in the Mississippi watershed. Be sure and check them out on your next visit to the River Museum!

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” 🎂 Happy Birthday, Mark Twain! Be sure and stop by the Mark Twain statue during your next visit to the River Museum!

Scuba Santa will be at the River Museum December 2 & 3 from 12 PM–1 PM! Come and take your picture with Scuba Santa in the Gulf of Mexico Aquarium in our new Rivers the Sea exhibit, included with general admission. Thank you to our sponsors: Finnin Kia and Radio Dubuque!

Today is #WorldRiversDay, and we celebrate the incredible privilege to have the Mississippi River, this mighty, beautiful, and incredible resource, at the heart of our mission to inspire stewardship through educational experiences where history and rivers come alive.

Check out our new 3D/4D film, Meg and the Lost Scepter! Follow along as a skunk, Meg, begins her adventure with some of her best friends! This movie is shown daily at 11 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM!

Mark your calendars - Homeschool Days are on the second Thursday of November, December, January, February, and March! Each day will offer a variety of drop-in activities focused on a different theme. No advance registration is needed. Admission will be $9.95 per person!

Grandparent’s Day is 2 weeks away! Head to the River Museum on September 10 to celebrate! All day long, Grandparents receive $10 off admission! Just let the box office know “I am a Grandparent!” No youth admission required.

Calling all College Students! Head to the River Museum and explore our 14-acre campus! Admission is only $11.95 when you show your student ID at the box office! Grab your friends &family and learn about the history and wildlife of the Mississippi River!

Everyone has their favorite exhibit or animal at the River Museum, and we asked our youngest visitors to share theirs! Here are some of their responses! The River Museum has a little bit of something for everyone! Comment below what you enjoy the most about our campus!

One month left to see POPnology! Visit and discover how science fiction turned science fact! POPnology is distributed by Exhibits Development Group and produced by Stage Nine Exhibit Design. This exhibit is sponsored by 97.7 Country-WGLR, TH Media, the Diamond Jo Casino, & KWWL.

As humans, we know the dangers extreme heat pose to ourselves and pets, but the rising temps also impact marine species such as corals. This can lead to bleaching which is devastating to these animals. Learn more about the River Museum's involvement with corals at our website!

Check out the latest episode of Into the Outdoors featuring the River Museum's own Wayne and Kristin! Learn about nautical navigation in both the television segment and classroom cut! intotheoutdoors.org/segments/histo…

The River Museum was awarded $20,000 in operational support as part of the Cultural Leadership Partners from the @IowaArtsCouncil! Funding will directly support the River Museum's Interpretive Planning Pre-Work Assessment & DEAI initiatives. Learn more at rivermuseum.sitewrench.com/newsroom/posts…

We recently welcomed a donation of archival materials relating to Lillian Clark Cary, a prominent Dubuque woman known for her civic engagement & patriotism in the early 20thcentury. To learn more about this month's Collection Spotlight, visit rivermuseum.com/collection-spo…!

Thank you to everyone that attended the Audrey Hammer Fourth of July Ice Cream Social! It was a great day filled with ice cream, cake, and activities! Thank you to the Americana Band for playing great live music throughout the day!

Happy Independence Day! We are open today from 9 AM - 5 PM! Visit the River Museum and explore something new! You can also stop by the Mathias Ham Historic Site today from 11 AM – 4 PM and check out the Audrey Hammer Fourth of July Ice Cream Social!

Yes, we are open tomorrow for the Fourth of July! The River Museum will be open from 9 AM – 5 PM on Tuesday, July 4! Celebrate with us at the River Museum and then head to the Mathias Ham Historic Site for the Audrey Hammer Fourth of July Ice Cream Social!

This Guinea Fowl Pufferfish was stretching to make room for all the good food & ice cream that's available this week! Visit the Mathias Ham Historic Site for the Audrey Hammer Fourth of July Ice Cream Social on Tuesday & come to the River Museum on July 6 for the Taste of Summer!

What Ice Cream Flavor are you? Find your ice cream flavor using the first letter of your first name and the day that you were born! Head over to the Mathias Ham Historic Site on Tuesday, July 4 for the Audrey Hammer Fourth of July Ice Cream Social from 11 AM - 4 PM!

Tomorrow, June 28, the River Museum will be celebrating 20 years! 🥳 Throughout the day there will be many activities going on, including our mobile shark touch tank, cake, and ice cream! Visit rivermuseum.com/events to view the full event schedule!