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National Eagle Center
50 Pembroke Ave. S.Wabasha, MN 55981
From the Twin Cities - Highway 61 south to Wabasha, left at Hwy 60 (Pembroke Ave). From WI - Cross the interstate bridge (Hwy 25 in Nelson, WI), left at end of bridge onto Grant, and left on Pembroke Ave.
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The National Eagle Center is a world-class museum located in Wabasha, MN. It is the world’s premier resource for impactful eagle education and experiences and offers wild eagle viewing, up-close eagle experiences, daily programs, field trips, and the Preston Cook American Eagle Collection. Live eagles are on public display each day featuring live eagle ambassadors and naturalist educators to answer all of your eagle-related questions. The National Eagle Center is an equal opportunity provider.
The National Eagle Center was voted a Top Minnesota Attraction in 2017, a recipient of the 2020 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, and voted Best of the River 2021 by readers of River Travel Magazine. It is a featured destination along the famous Great River Road.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rates
- Adults (17+): $12.00
- Youth (ages 4-16): $10.00
- Children (ages 3 & under): FREE
- Members: FREE
- Program Seat Reservation (per seat): $3.00
Check website for information: nationaleaglecenter.org.
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Green Practices
- Air quality improvements
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Energy-efficient lighting and heating, recycled flooring and cabinet products, landscaped pollinator garden, natural lighting
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Accessibility Accommodations
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible elevator
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible restrooms
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-friendly inside walkways
- Other Accessibility Features: We are fully handicapped accessible with an elevator and can provide a wheelchair for the duration of your visit. 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.
Meetings & Conferences
- Meeting/convention facilities maximum capacity: 45
Reviews
Based on 798 reviews
If you have traveled from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, Minnesota, to cities in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri, you probably try to stick to the interstate highways. If you are looking for...
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davidkQ9686WR,
May 28, 2023
We made this our first stop while on a trip down the river road from the Twin Cities. Great location right on the river and a fun place to spend an hour or two. The outdoor program was above...
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MNRoadtripperz,
May 28, 2023
My wife and I had a wonderful time here.The center is small but very clean and full of information.Live eagles are there as they will tell you information and answer your questions.Photos are...
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Q9062QJdavids,
May 11, 2023
My love for eagles prompted us to experience the eagle center. The cost for adults is $12, plus $3 admission for the live eagle demonstration. The demonstration has limited spots, so it's best to...
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roomchecker,
January 11, 2023
This was a big disappointment and really not sure how it can call itself the ‘National’ Eagle Center, when it has just two eagles (one less than on its website) and they’re both completely immobile...
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Foodange,
October 11, 2022
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