National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Preserve the Wonder: Support the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium on Great Give Day!

Join us on Great Give Day to make a lasting impact on the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium! Your donation supports the Preserve the Wonder Capital Campaign, helping us enhance exhibits, upgrade habitats, and create immersive experiences that inspire curiosity and conservation.

Why Your Support Matters

The Preserve the Wonder Capital Campaign is a transformative effort to renovate and expand the River Museum, ensuring we continue to provide world-class education, conservation, and visitor experiences. We are over 90% complete and almost to the finish line—your support will help push us across!

Your gift will:

• Complete critical updates to our exhibits and behind-the-scenes support systems

• Expand conservation storytelling that inspires visitors to take action for our rivers

• Enhance visitor engagement by creating immersive experiences that connect people with rivers and natural ecosystems

• Restore priceless artifacts and preserve history for future generations

• Strengthen conservation efforts, protecting unique flora and fauna throughout the Mississippi River Watershed

• Improve habitats for the animals in our care

• Improve accessibility for all visitors to ensure all visitors feel welcome and included

Make a Difference Today

With your generosity, we can Preserve the Wonder for future explorers, educators, and conservationists. Every donation—big or small—helps us reach our goal and ensures that the River Museum remains a hub of discovery and innovation.

And now, thanks to a generous challenge match, your gift will go even further! Thanks to passionate local donors, every dollar you give will be matched dollar for dollar, maximizing your impact on conservation, history, and education.

Donate now and be a part of this exciting transformation! Together, we can inspire wonder and protect the life, history, and culture of the Mississippi River.