National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, River museum and aquarium in Dubuque, United States.
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is a museum and aquarium in Dubuque that spreads across a large site along the riverbank. Inside you find exhibits about river life, displays of waterborne animals, and information about how the river shaped this region.
The museum opened in 2003 to document how the Mississippi River shaped trade, travel, and settlement in this part of America. It preserves memories of when the river was the main highway for moving goods and people.
The river shapes how locals see their town and community identity even today. You can see this connection reflected in how the waterfront is used and valued by people who live here.
The location is open daily and easily accessible, with wheelchair access throughout the grounds. You can spend several hours exploring different areas, so plan for a full visit if you want to see everything.
The collection includes Abraham Lincoln's chair from the 1854 political debates, a rare artifact with national importance. This historical piece connects local river history with major moments in American politics.
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