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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium tells the fascinating story of America's rivers. The museum consists of a large campus with two major centers that showcase different aspects of life on Mississippi.

There are more than a dozen aquariums with living representatives of the animals living in the Mississippi River, a historic Train Depot, steamboat William M. Black, Woodward Wetland, steam boilers, a blacksmith shop, the Pfohl Boatyard, a stream, raptor aviaries, and much more. The Mississippi Discovery Center has a range of activities, and the 3D Theatre shows fascinating movies such as Flying Monsters. There is also the River's Edge Café to replenish your energy after all the fun.

Address: 350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Phone: 563-557-9545

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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