Open Year Round – Daily 10am – 5pm
Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday
Admission: $10
Veterans: $9
Youth (4–17): $7
3 & Under: FREE
MEMBERS: FREE
“A MUST SEE IF YOU ARE IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA! The staff here is wonderful and extremely knowledgeable! The location is right off of the Mississippi River, so the view is extraordinary. I highly recommend the National Eagle Center. A+”
“UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL! How amazing to see our nation’s symbol of freedom up close and personal! Any and all questions answered by the amazing staff, a small classroom lesson, great views of the river and the interactions among the wildlife. Can’t recommend enough for any and all ages!”
“GREAT STOP! My wife and I visited the Eagle Center by ourselves on a Sunday ride. We were so impressed with exhibits, the building and the staff that we brought our family back.”
“DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Came to Wabasha specifically for the Eagle Center. The knowledgeable staff was great…we learned a lot. Great to see these majestic birds so close.”
“BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLES! The stars of the center are the bald and golden eagles, who due to disability, will spend the rest of their lives here. Guests have the opportunity to view live eagles and to learn much more information about them in the classroom and in the exhibits on display upstairs and downstairs. This center is well worth your visit!”
***2019 SUMMER HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION NOTE***
Work crews will be resurfacing Hwy 61 (Minnesota) at Wabasha through July. There will still be access to Wabasha and the National Eagle Center during construction. For visitors come from Minnesota, there are alternate routes into Wabasha (if preferred), including:
- (South of town) Turning at the Hwy 61/County 81 junction at Kellogg and taking County Rd. 30 into Wabasha
- (West of town) Turning at Hwy 61/County 30 junction and taking County Rd. 30 into Wabasha
- (West of town) Turning at Hwy 61/Grant Blvd. and taking Grant into Wabasha
Visitors coming into Wabasha via the interstate bridge (Wisconsin) are unaffected.
For more information visit MN DoT project page for status and updates.
Meet LIVE Eagles!
See bald and golden eagles like never before – face to face! The National Eagle Center is a tourist must-see and top Minnesota attraction that offers a unique viewing experience that brings visitors to within a few feet of these majestic raptors without any barrier in between. You can learn about eagles while standing right next to them – an unforgettable experience unlike any other!
Two Floors of Interactive Exhibits
Learn about eagles, raptors and the Mississippi River watershed by exploring two floors of hands-on exhibits for all ages. Test yourself to see if you have eagle vision, walk into a life-size replica of a bald eagle nest, learn how to identify the native raptors in Masters of the Sky and surround yourself with the sights and sounds of the Upper Mississippi River as you Discover the Refuge!
Classroom Programs
Catch a fun and engaging classroom program that is perfect for all ages! Learn about eagle behavior and habitat, their life cycle and their story of recovery. Plus, have your eagle questions answered while watching one of our eagle ambassadors eat lunch! Don’t forget your camera! Seating is limited and fills on a first come, first served basis. We recommend you plan to arrive early.
Visit the Gift Store
The National Eagle Center experience doesn’t have to end when you leave the building. Admission is not required to shop our unique store for gifts, toys, books, apparel, household accessories and more. Purchase an eagle plush to remember your visit!
Our store offers items that have been carefully selected by our staff to reflect the National Eagle Center’s core values of education and environmental stewardship. Plus, members receive a 10% discount on all purchases!
Schedule Your Group Visit
Want to bring a group of 30 or more people? Want to bring your students to our classroom? We work with all kinds of groups to schedule visits and programs. Check out our group and school rates.
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Parking
Parking is available on the street and in public lots in downtown Wabasha.
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Visitor Resources
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Accessibility and Amenities
You are welcome to take photos during your visit. Flash photography is allowed. Photos or video taken during your visit are intended for personal use and enjoyment. Commercial distribution, or distribution other than personal use, must be pre-approved, in writing, by our Marketing Manager.
Visitor Policies
In order to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all guests, staff, and volunteers, it is the policy of the National Eagle Center to exclude public solicitations and issue advocacy at the National Eagle Center. Visitors who engage in such behavior will be asked to leave.