National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The Museum & Aquarium can help you create all the details for the perfect event, from beautiful tables to a delicious menu served by our exclusive caterer. The Museum & Aquarium includes ideal settings for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, mingling over cocktails, or dancing the night away. Located on the Mississippi River in charming Dubuque, Iowa, the Museum & Aquarium is also ideal for wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, anniversary parties, and corporate events.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Aquariums, Zoos
Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

350 E 3rd St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Our event spaces

Plaza, Boatyard, & Patio

Make your wedding a day to remember.

Harbor side open-air Plaza Pavilion, ideal for larger outdoor ceremonies; open-air Boatyard with waterfront views, ideal for outdoor ceremonies and tented events; and private Patio outside Train Depot overlooking pond, ideal for smaller outdoor ceremonies. Plaza and Boatyard - Accommodates up to 200 guests each/ Patio - Accommodates up to 125 guests

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

Parking, setup, breakdown and cleaning.

Train Depot

Make your wedding a day to remember.

Charming, historic space perfect for ceremonies, intimate receptions, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners. Accommodates up to 100 guests for a reception and 200 guests for a ceremony

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

Parking, setup, breakdown and cleaning.

Discovery Center - First Floor

Make your wedding a day to remember.

Open gallery and exhibit space ideal for larger events. Accommodates up to 250 guests

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Included in this room:

Parking, setup, breakdown and cleaning.

Discovery Center - Second Floor

Parking, setup, breakdown and cleaning.

Open gallery and exhibit space ideal for larger events. Accommodates up to 250 guests / This space is only available during certain months of the year. Please ask about availability.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Included in this room:

Parking, setup, breakdown and cleaning.