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
***2019 SUMMER HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION NOTE***
There is summer road work in the area that may affect your travel time to Wabasha. You may wish to consider the following alternate routes to the National Eagle Center and visit MNDoT for the status of construction.
If you are traveling south from the Twin Cities, there is construction on MN Hwy 61S between Red Wing and Wabasha. Consider WI Hwy 35S and crossing the bridge to Wabasha at Nelson, WI.
If you are traveling north from Wisconsin, there is construction on WI Hwy 35S at Fountain City between Winona, MN and Alma, WI. Consider taking MN Hwy 61N to Wabasha.
Arriving by Hwy 61? Wabasha’s MN Hwy 60/Pembroke Avenue exit is under construction through July. There are three easy alternate routes to downtown and the National Eagle Center: Turn off of MN Hwy 61 at County Road 30, Hiawatha Drive W or County Road 81 at Kellogg and take County Road 30 into Wabasha.
“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!”
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.