Community Movie Screening - The Letter: A Message for our Earth

In partnership with the Archdiocese of Dubuque, the Dubuque Catholic Social Justice Network, and the Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will be a screening location for the documentary, The Letter: A Message for Our Ear......More

In partnership with the Archdiocese of Dubuque, the Dubuque Catholic Social Justice Network, and the Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will be a screening location for the documentary, The Letter: A Message for Our Earth, as a part of the global celebration for the Season of Creation from Sept. 1 – Oct. 4. The screening will take place in the Mississippi River Discovery Center’s Journey Theater on Wednesday, October 4 with refreshments at 6 P.M. followed by the screening of the film at 6:30 P.M. Attendees are invited to stay for a panel discussion of the film’s topics at the conclusion of the screening. The Letter: A Message for Our Earth features an exclusive dialogue between Pope Francis and five people from around the world, all of whom have experienced the ecological crisis and are working to solve it. These frontline leaders convene in Rome to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. Laudato Si’ encourages us to see how “everything is connected.” The way we treat the Earth, our common home, is a reflection of how we treat each other, and the power to inspire and instill change is strongest together. Caring for each other means caring for the home we share. The 80-minute documentary explores Catholic teaching on creation in the light of today’s ecological crisis. The film, which was produced by Oscar-winning producers Off the Fence and the Catholic nonprofit Laudato Si’ Movement in collaboration with the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication and Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, has been watched by over 8 million people to date via YouTube. This event is free to the public but registration is required. Space is limited. View the trailer at https://youtu.be/l3EBHebH17Y. Register Here!

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School's Out Day Camp - Buggin' Out

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Museum X: Living Collections Guided Tour through our new renovated Rivers to the Sea Exhibit

Join Maia Davidson, Curator of Marine Life and Ambassador Animals, and enjoy a guided tour of our new Rivers to the Sea exhibit space where you will learn about the connections between the rivers of America and the oceans they flow into. Along the way, you will get to ......More

Join Maia Davidson, Curator of Marine Life and Ambassador Animals, and enjoy a guided tour of our new Rivers to the Sea exhibit space where you will learn about the connections between the rivers of America and the oceans they flow into. Along the way, you will get to meet some of the iconic animals that live in these habitats and learn how our actions in Dubuque impact places as far away as the Marshall Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Members: Free Non-members: $10 Register Here! Questions? Contact Danelle Schroeder at dschroeder@rivermuseum.com or 563-557-9545 x220.

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A Haunting on Lincoln Ave

Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve at the Mathias Ham Site! Self-Guided Tours will be available 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM! The House will be decorated in traditional historic Halloween decorations! From 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM historic activities included with the tour will be family-fr......More

Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve at the Mathias Ham Site! Self-Guided Tours will be available 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM! The House will be decorated in traditional historic Halloween decorations! From 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM historic activities included with the tour will be family-friendly! Spooky, fun activities include crafts, games, fortune-telling, and a witch’s cave! Apple cider and snacks are also available! Evening Event: Classically Spooky 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM Tickets are limited to 15 people per session due to space limitations. All tickets Adults: $10; Youth $7.00 We will turn down the lights and experience classic spooky stories throughout the house. Enjoy thrilling re-tellings of ghosts, fiends, and the unexplained. Evening tours are limited to 15 participants each, so it is recommended you buy your tickets in advance here:  Register Here!

Mathias Ham Historic Site

School's Out Day Camp - Scat and Tracks

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School's Out Day Camp - Villains vs. Superheroes

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Mad Scientist Party

Join us at the River Museum for our annual family Halloween event! Everyone is welcome to come in costume (not just kids!). Trick-or-treating and other activities - games, science experiments, music, and all of the regular daily programming will be available throughout......More

Join us at the River Museum for our annual family Halloween event! Everyone is welcome to come in costume (not just kids!). Trick-or-treating and other activities - games, science experiments, music, and all of the regular daily programming will be available throughout the day! Experiments: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Both hands-on experiments for kids and also demonstrations. Examples: Dry ice fun, electricity, and chemical reactions! Other activities: Glow in the Dark Fun Special Activities in the Maker Space Learn about “invisible” creepy crawlies (Spoiler alert: they’re not invisible, they’re just very small!) The Americana Band will be performing during the day! Register online ahead of time for discounted admission of $15.95! **Discount is only available for registration before the event and tickets are only valid on October 29. Tickets purchased on the day of the event will be regular general admission price. Buy Tickets Here! A special thank you to our sponsors: Bob Felderman Photography Bob Felderman Realty Exceptional Dentistry of the Tri-State Region Unified Therapy Services Dirt Road Darlings Boutique

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