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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

IAUnited StatesDubuque, IA

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Part aquarium, part museum, part science center, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium inspires stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive!

Machine 2 is located inside the west building with the big paddle wheel outside the entrance. All have "RIVERMUSEUM.COM" in the border. Admission is required. The designs are:
1) River Otter,
2) Paddlefish,
3) Alligator,
4) Red-Eared Slider

Machine 3 is located inside the east building. All have "RIVERMUSEUM.COM" in the border. No admission is required. The designs are:
1) Puffer Fish,
2) Stingray,
3) Octopus,
4) Green Sea Turtle

Retired 1: 1) Logo, 2) Ship's paddlewheel, 3) Mark Twain sitting reading a book, 4) Lady looking at fish in an Aquarium tank.

7/22: Machine 1 is retired.

6/07/26: Both machines still work great. East building machine is located in the lobby across from the admissions desk. West building machine is located across from the gift shop.

Machines and designs

3 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Machine 34Penny
Machine 24Penny
Retired 1?Penny

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  • National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
  • National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
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