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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.
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.
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.
Available services that can be provided by National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
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