National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

At three different events during the month of November, the National Rivers Hall of Fame recognized its trio of National Achievement Award Winners. J.F. Brennan Company, Captain Joy Manthey, and the late Captain Dennis Trone earned the honors for their significant contributions to America's waterways. Read more about each award winner and learn more about the National Rivers Hall of Fame at https://lnkd.in/grpdUJUz. J.F Brennan Company received its honor at the 2024 Dubuque County Historical Society Captain's Ball. The family of the late Captain Dennis Trone accepted the award at a celebration hosted by the Menard County Historical Society on November 14. Captain Joy Manthey received her honor at the Waterways Council, Inc. Symposium on November 14.

Mark your calendars! GivingTuesday—a global day of generosity—is happening on December 3! This year, we’re raising awareness and support for our Teens Take C.A.A.R.E. program. C.A.A.R.E. stands for Conservation Action through Advocacy, Research, and Engagement, empowering local high school students to become leaders and environmental stewards. Set a reminder to make a gift to help us celebrate #GivingTuesday and all the important work our Teens do each year! Click here to learn more about the program! https://lnkd.in/g2Bb_dxV

Hands-on interactive experiences are one of our favorite ways to learn at the River Museum, whether you’re planning a school field trip or an afternoon visit with your family! Thank you to the Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School FIRST Robotics Teams Robo Raptors and Royal Robots for sharing their passion for STEM and the ways it can improve the ecosystems of our watersheds! Over the weekend, students brought their robots for public demonstrations and led engaging activities in the Makerspace.

If you have thought to yourself, "hmm, it would be cool to work at the River Museum," we can tell you two things! 1) It is! 2) You can! We're hiring for multiple full-time and part-time positions. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gW4jh3aS! Current openings: Banquets & Events Manager (Full-time) Banquet Bartender (Part-time) Digital Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator (Full-time) Director of Education (Full-time) Educator, Overnight (Part-time) Outreach Educator (Part-time)

Today is International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators and we have to brag about our amazing educators, especially published author, Jacob Loeffelholz! Jacob has been studying water bears (aka Tardigrades) as part of his master's dissertation, and is a published author on these microscopic phenomena. Water bears are known for their ability to survive extreme conditions. About 0.5 mm long when fully grown, they are short and plump, with four pairs of legs, each ending in claws or suction disks. To learn more about these tiny survivalists, you can purchase his book on Amazon, and you can visit Jacob's website to learn more about his work! We love seeing people follow their passions. Congratulations, Jacob! Check out his book, "Tardigrades in a New Light" on Amazon!

Thank you to all those who have served and protected our country! The River Museum offers military discounts year-round. Veterans, active-duty military, including Reserves, National Guard, and their families receive 20% off general admission.

Celebrate National STEM Day in the Makerspace! The Makerspace offers various hands-on STEM activities. Explore 3D printing, build a craft or a circuit, and much more! Our activities change periodically, so be sure and check back each month. ??

From beneath the ice to up close in Dubuque, Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic, is coming to the River Museum in 2025. ?? Coming May 24, 2025, Ice Dinosaurs, produced by Imagine, brings stunning life-size reconstructions, fossils, and multimedia exhibits, inviting visitors to experience these magnificent creatures and learn about the mysteries of the Alaskan Arctic during the age of dinosaurs. The exhibition features 20 animatronic dinosaurs and 17 static creatures in addition to large, touchable fossils including a T. Rex footprint, Edmontosaurus femur, and more. For more information about the exhibit and to plan your summer adventure, visit https://lnkd.in/grzRrpGp.

A bird’s eye view is not always what we think. Since birds cannot see glass the way we do, they do not treat it as a barrier to avoid. Instead, they can be attracted closer to the reflections in glass that show what could appear to be elements of their natural habitat, such as plants and open sky. Window collisions are one of the leading causes of death or injury for our native songbirds. Today, the River Museum is installing small white stickers to our windows to make them more visible to the songbird in our area. You can help at home by closing your blinds or adding decals to your windows. These small changes can really help our feathered friends!

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