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A park ranger points and students are looking through binoculars.
Ranger Brian leads a group of students during an activity on the Big River Journey field trip.

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Education

The Mississippi River is an excellent theme for subjects such as science, history, cultures, geography, reading, writing, art, music, technology, and more. Our outdoor and online youth education programs provide a hands-on approach to learning and start students toward a lifelong relationship with the river.

Field Trips

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    Live Online Classroom Visits

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      A water color painting of a large bird with a large yellow beak and blue crest on its head.
      Jessa McCannell-Unger, 6th grade, 2022 Grand Prize Winner - Mighty Mississippi

      Jessa McCannell

      Big River Art Contest

      (grades 3-6)

      The annual Big River Art Contest engages students, grades 3-6, in the science, heritage and stewardship of the Mississippi River through the practice of art. Students can find contest rules and the description of contest categories on the Art Contest webpage. Winners are selected and announced in June and prizes are awarded during an awards night hosted during the summer. Winning artwork is displayed at the Mill City Museum, Fort Snelling State Park, and in galleries on our website!

      Distance Learning Opportunites

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        Last updated: March 11, 2025

        Contact Info

        Mailing Address:

        111 E. Kellogg Blvd., Suite 105
        Saint Paul, MN 55101

        Phone:

        651-293-0200
        This is the general phone line at the Mississippi River Visitor Center.

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