Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Dubuque

Dubuque Town Clock

Dubuque Town Clock

Relocated town clock first built in 1873. Moved from its place on a nearby building in 1971, this 1873 clock is accurate to 2 seconds a week.

680 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States

Dubuque Museum of Art

Dubuque Museum of Art

Displays of 20th-century American art. Intimate museum showcasing 20th-century American art, with an emphasis on the Midwest region.

701 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Fenelon Place Elevator

Fenelon Place Elevator

Visit this great place for kids and families!

491 W 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States

William M. Black

William M. Black

Historic, 1930s steamboat with tours. Permanently moored in the harbor, this historic, 20th-century steamboat features educational tours.

Ice Harbor Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States

Dubuque Shot Tower

Dubuque Shot Tower

Building once used to produce lead shot. Built in 1856, this 120-ft. tower was used to produce spherical lead shot for use in muskets.

E Commercial St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Creative Adventure Lab

Creative Adventure Lab

Visit this great place for kids and families!

210 Jones St Suite 100, Dubuque, IA 52001

Stone Cliff Winery

Stone Cliff Winery

Wine-tasting room with food & live music. Set in a historic beer brewery, this winemaker offers a tasting room, lunch & live music.

600 Star Brewery Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States

Mathias Ham Historic Site

Mathias Ham Historic Site

1856 Victorian estate & historic tours. Elegant 1856 Victorian mansion with costumed interpretative tours of opulent furnishings & estate.

2241 Lincoln Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

Julien Dubuque Monument

Julien Dubuque Monument

Memorial monument with scenic views. Turret-like monument honoring the city's founder with striking river & city panoramas.

1810 Monument Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003

Eagle Point Park

Eagle Point Park

Park with scenic views & playgrounds. This 164-acre park features tri-state & Mississippi River views, plus playgrounds & a band shell.

G9P2+HF, 2601 Shiras Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States

EB Lyons Interpretive Center

EB Lyons Interpretive Center

Vast, rugged area for outdoor recreation. Composed of untamed, wooded land, this 1432-acre park offers hiking, hunting, paddling & picnicking.

8991 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

56 acres with 60+ types of gardens. Scenic 56-acre community space with 60+ types of gardens, plus a playground, trails, tours & events.

3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States

Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp

Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp

Visit this great place for kids and families!

11764 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001

Crystal Lake Cave

Crystal Lake Cave

Cave tunnels & a kids' gem mining area. Guided tours of a well-lit cave complex, with a gem- & fossil-mining area for kids & a gift shop.

6684 Crystal Lake Cave Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003

West Street Sculpture Park

West Street Sculpture Park

2 acres of creative steel sculptures. Spread over 2 acres of natural space, this open-air park offers an array of funky, steel sculptures.

620 S W St, Galena, IL 61036, United States

Ulysses S Grant Home

Ulysses S Grant Home

House owned by Ulysses S. Grant. Italianate mansion built in 1859 & given to President Ulysses S. Grant, featuring exhibits & tours.

500 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036, United States

National Farm Toy Museum

National Farm Toy Museum

Farm toys, history exhibits & displays. This agricultural museum offers thousands of toys, exhibits & displays on the history of farming.

1110 16th Ave SE, Dyersville, IA 52040, United States

Creative Adventure Lab

Creative Adventure Lab

Visit this great place for kids and families!

101 E 1st St, Monticello, IA 52310, United States

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