Welcome to Wabasha, MN
“Eagle Capital of America”

Purchase Admission and Schedule Your Experience

Reserve your tickets today and prepare to land among eagles!

Located along the banks of the Mississippi River in Wabasha, Minnesota, we are home to four rescued eagles and a Red-Tailed Hawk who have all become our cherished ambassadors.

We invite you to learn about eagles, stand face-to-face with a live eagle, and watch wild eagles soar above our observation deck.

Visiting

Welcome!

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 from the calendar below, 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 into the program due to high demand.

Please note:

The National Eagle Center regularly produces promotional materials and you may be photographed or video recorded during your visit. Your paid admission and receipt serve as your permission to be photographed and/or recorded.

  Admission Prices
& Schedule

Note: Admission may be purchased
on arrival or in advance.

Seat reservations are encouraged as
programs do sell out.

Note: Schedule may vary during festivals.

Adults (17+): $12

Youth (4-16): $10

3 & Under: FREE

Members: FREE

Military/Veteran/Senior(65+): $10

Eagle Program Seat Reservation: $4

Behind the Scenes non-member: $75

Behind the Scenes Member: $60   

Winter Schedule (November – March)

Closed on Tuesdays

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Open 10am – 4pm

1pm (Live Eagle)
2:15pm (Behind the Scenes)

Friday – Saturday

Open 10am – 4pm

11am (Live Eagle)

1pm (Live Eagle)

2:15pm (Behind the Scenes)

Note we will be closed on Wednesday January 8, 2025

We are closed on the following Major Holidays:

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, & Easter

Purchase Admission 

On November 2nd & 3rd the National Eagle Center is having a food Drive! Bring a food item to donate and receive free admission that day!
If you would like to attend both an eagle program and Behind the Scenes please call us to assist you with the purchase.

NOTE

Be sure to select the correct date when filling out the online registration form.

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.

Enjoy a Live Eagle Program At the

Riverfront Amphitheater

Sounds System Made Possible With A Technology Grant From 

Explore the Center

Visit Live Eagles

Meet LIVE Eagles

Considered a must-see tourist attraction, the National Eagle Center is one of the rare places where you get to stand a few feet away from a majestic Bald Eagle, with no barrier in between. Get to know our Eagle Ambassadors, and plan to meet them face-to-face.

Plus, you can peak at Ambassador Perseus, our youngest and newest ambassador in training!

Explore Our Exhibits

Experience two floors of exhibits, which include a hands-on interactive area, connections to eagles, the land and the River by regional Dakota peoples, Masters of the Sky where you learn how to identify native raptors, the environment of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge, and the art and history of eagles in America.

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Visit Our Gift Shops

Find unique gifts, toys, books, apparel, and more when you visit our two gift shops. Not planning a visit any time soon? No problem! You can visit our online store from home.

Select Group Visit

Planning a group visit? An unforgettable experience awaits.

Our programs are adapted to ensure every age group leaves the Center in awe.

Group Discount

We offer a group discount!

Do you have a group of 30 or more?
Adult Groups
$10
per person
School / Youth Groups
$8
per person

You must schedule your visit at least 14 days in advance and pay as a group in order to receive the discounted price.

Payment can also be made by check, cash, or card at the Center.

Allow plenty of time for your group to explore our two floors of displays and exhibits, view wild eagles from our observation deck, attend live eagle and other engaging programs, and visit the gift stores.

Live Eagle Program

Plan a visit they’ll never forget from a LIVE eagle ambassador

Our LIVE eagle program is ideal for larger groups. Whether your group attends in person or online, our naturalist interpreters will provide an engaging and entertaining presentation customized to your group’s interests.

Programs are approximately 45 minutes in length and each features a live eagle ambassador.

We also offer VIRTUAL PROGRAMS that livestream your eagle program directly to you wherever you are located around the state, nation, or the world!

Accessibility and Visitor Policies

Parking

Parking is available on the street and in public lots in downtown Wabasha.

Download printable parking map

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.