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Purchase Admission
You can purchase admission upon arrival OR purchase admission and reserve seats in advance for a fast and easy admission process. Choose your desired date in the order form by clicking “other dates”, purchase your ticket(s), and provide your name at the front desk upon arrival. Reserving seats ensures you have a spot in the program – walk-ins are not guaranteed to get it due to high demand.
Admission Prices
Adults (17+): $12
Youth (4-16): $10
3 & Under: FREE
Members / Active Military / Veterans: FREE
Program Seat Reservation: $3
Purchase Admission & Program
(Back up location is Offsite – See Map Below)
Saturday & Sunday
Behind the Scenes – 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
River Cruises – 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Live Eagle – 11:15 am & 2:15 pm
If you would like to attend both an eagle program and Behind the Scenes please call us to assist you with the purchase.
Notice: For individuals interested in purchasing admission, a bird show, and a Behind the Scenes tour, please call 651-565-4898 or email programs@nationaleaglecenter.org to schedule.
Please note:
To protect the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and resident eagles we do not allow pets inside the National Eagle Center. Service animals are permitted but are restricted from the resident eagles’ enclosure area and programs. Our federal permits state that there are no animals allowed, including service dogs, in the same room as our eagles.
You will receive an email receipt upon completion of your purchase.
PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE ORDER.
If you do not receive an email receipt, please contact us here.
Premium Experience Schedule
Behind the Scenes Tour
(45 min)
$75/person
Join Avian Care staff and tour the brand-new state-of-the-art avian care facility and learn what goes into the daily care of the ambassadors. Learn about their housing, training, and ask any burning questions you’ve wondered about. Plus, visit Hollywood the Red-tailed Hawk in her home! Limited to 6 guests per tour!
Note: Not for children five years old and under. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian. Requires some walking and standing for the duration of tour. Closed-toe shoes required.
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
River Cruise
$60/per member
$75 per non-member
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO HIGH AND RISING WATER LEVELS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, THE CAL FREMLING IS UNABLE TO OPERATE SAFELY AND OUR SOAR CRUISES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED AND RESCHEDULED TO JULY 27-28 DURING RIVERBOAT DAYS IN WABASHA. REGISTRANTS WILL BE EMAILED AND CALLED TO CONFIRM THE RESCHEDULE OR TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE.
Special Festival Exhibitors
American Eagle Gallery
Learn about the eagle’s role in American history and culture from the founding of the nation to the present day.
The Preston Cook American Eagle Collection is the world’s largest single collection focused on eagles. Consisting of over 40,000 individual pieces, this unique collection of fine art, historical artifacts, and memorabilia, highlights the presence of eagles across American culture. We’ll introduce you to the collector, Preston Cook, and highlight some key items on display in the American Eagle Gallery.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
All Weekend
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Our traveling touch tank brings live ocean animals to you! Break down common misconceptions surrounding sharks and rays, as we highlight the unique adaptations these animals have to survive. The program will also allow participants to explore the important roles sharks and rays play in the ecosystem, learn how the actions of people in the landlocked Tri-State area impact sharks and rays that live thousands of miles away, and discover how people can help protect them. Afterward, participants may get their hands wet and touch some of these animals.
Wabasha Bird City
All Weekend
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The many challenges that birds face throughout the Americas have reduced breeding bird populations by 3 billion birds since 1970. Bringing the birds back requires sound science, effective planning, and a dedicated network of local conservationists working together across the landscapes upon which birds rely. Visit with members of Wabasha Bird City and learn what is being done to help birds in Wabasha and ways you can help birds in your own backyard!
Izaak Walton League
All Weekend
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Over the past 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been an extraordinary champion and defender of the nation’s soil, air, woods, waters, and wildlife. Stop by their booth to learn about their important mission and ways that you can help protect the environment and conserve our precious natural resources.
Family and Kids’ Activities
Metal Stamping with Teaki Garcia
All Weekend
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kids of all ages can unleash their imaginations with nature-themed metal stamping with artist Teaki Garcia! Stop by and create your own National Eagle Center memento to remember your SOAR: Summer Splash visit!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
Fishing on the Refuge
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO HIGH AND RISING WATER LEVELS ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, FISHING ON THE REFUGE IS CANCELLED AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION. THE CURRENT IS ESPECIALLY STRONG FOLLOWING ALL THE RAIN UP NORTH OF WABASHA. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE.
Will Sings Songs
Saturday & Sunday
12:15 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.
Riverfront Amphitheater
Join musician and naturalist Will Bjorndal as he performs original music for kids with a focus on positivity, humor, and learning through curiosity. Many of his tunes are nature-themed, and others are just plain fun! Enjoy music that is fun and engaging for kids as well as fun-loving adults!
Button-Making Station
All Weekend
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit our button-making station and create your own eagle keepsake – a button featuring your favorite eagle ambassador! Then you can take your feathered friend with you wherever you go! Maybe you’ll Adopt An Eagle, too!
Minnow Races
Sunday
1:30pm & 3:30pm
Who doesn’t like a good race? Enjoy racing some minnows against friends and family at the National Eagle Center “pool”. Pick your minnow and coach it to the finish line!
Family Bird Search
All Weekend
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Add a fun scavenger hunt that the whole family can enjoy during your visit! Can you find all these different birds located throughout the National Eagle Center? You can also click the link below to download the PDF and find the birds in your own neighborhood!
Explore the Gift Store
Clothing / Collectibles / Art
There is something for everyone in the National Eagle Center gift store! Our most popular items include plush eagles and animals, birding books, and our famous “Tough Old Bird” t-shirts and sweatshirts. You’ll also find high-quality framed and canvas art as well as keepsakes to commemorate your visit to the eagles. And, of course, your purchases help support the care of the eagles and our educational mission!
Accessibility and Visitor Policies
Parking
Parking is available on the street and in public lots in downtown Wabasha.
Accessibility
We are fully handicapped accessible with an elevator and can provide a wheelchair for the duration of your visit.
Animal Policies
To protect the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and resident eagles we do not allow pets inside the National Eagle Center. Service animals are permitted but are restricted from the resident eagles’ enclosure area and programs. Our federal permits state that there are no animals allowed, including service dogs, in the same room as our eagles.
Food and Beverages
We ask that you refrain from bringing open food or beverages into all resident eagle areas.
Smoking and e-cigarettes
Smoking, e-cigarettes, vapor cigarettes, or similar are not permitted inside the National Eagle Center.
No solicitations
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 at the National Eagle Center. Visitors who engage in such behavior will be asked to leave.