USS LST 325 Returns to Dubuque

Port of Dubuque American Trust River’s Edge Plaza near the Mississippi River Walk

September 6, 2023 Ship lands at American Trust River’s Edge Plaza; Time TBD 

September 7 –12, 2023 Open to the public for tours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

September 12, 2023 Departs Dubuque for Hanibal, MO after the ship closes. 

18 and older: $15 per person

6-17: $7.50 per person 

Ages 5 and under are free – NOTE Small children will have to be carried there is no accommodation for strollers 

Tickets can’t be purchased in advance, only available for purchase day of Cash, Check and Credit card will be accepted as form of payment

All admission fees go directly back to the ship to assist in operation costs, upkeep of the ship and to keep its home in Evansville, IN up to date.

The public is welcome to tour the ship during the hours of operation listed above. All ages welcome. Max capacity of guests on the ship is about 4,000 per day or 600 per hour. If there are bottlenecks on the tour route, the admission of new visitors may be slowed to allow everyone a chance to enjoy the displays.

The tank deck is accessible for wheelchairs, but there is no way to get people in wheelchairs to other decks.

There are 5 sets of ladders (stairs) that need to be used to complete the ship tour. The steps are open, so flat shoes, no heels are suggested.

There are no accessible, safe to use elevators on the ship for visitors.

As a historical ship, they are not required to be completely ADA compliant. They are historically accurate and impaired mobility is a problem for them. The tank deck has many displays and IS wheelchair accessible. They have had relatives with a go pro camera that feeds back to their relative in a wheelchair as an option.

Service dogs are allowed; however, owners are cautioned that there are large crowds and that the ships surfaces of steel decks and open stair treads are not animal friendly. Owners are also requested to clean up after their animals as necessary.

There is not a security person per se, but they will have signs saying the purses and back packs are subject to inspection. This can change prior to arrival in Dubuque

The ship itself does not have brochures they mail out ahead of time. Travel Dubuque will have a flyer (available in late June) with general information that can be mailed with our Travel Guide. Each guest on the ship will receive a brochure describing the tour route when they pay their admission.

All volunteer spots have been filled! Thank you for your interest. 

If you have already signed up for a volunteer spot and have any further questions, please contact Julie Kronlage or Becky Carkeek at Travel Dubuque at 563.845.7698

Can I sponsor this event or donate money to it outside of touring? Yes, sponsorship levels are available and donations outside of general admission to the ship are very much welcomed. Please contact Travel Dubuque at 563.845.7698 to learn more – specifically asking for Julie or Becky.