Dubuque, Iowa: Walk-Thru Catfish
Built of cement, its interior walls have painted-on catfish organs, and you can stick your face in its plexiglass eyes. Sometimes referred to as the "catfish anatomy house." Big, but not giant.
National Mississippi River Museum
- Address:
- 350 E. 3rd St., Dubuque, IA
- Directions:
- National Mississippi River Museum. On the river, at the intersection of E. 3rd and Bell Sts. The catfish is outdoors, next to the small landlocked riverboat.
- Hours:
- Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The catfish is still outside, but behind a locked fence. You have to pay admission to the museum to get inside to see it.
[Joan Cowan, 07/30/2021]
Catfish model you can walk through and see all of the organs and look out through the eyes. Located at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.
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