Big Duck Scavenger Hunt Clues
As part of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum's 20th Anniversary Weekend (July 24–26, 2026), MMAM is celebrating with a community-wide Big Duck Scavenger Hunt across the Winona and La Crosse area.
Each morning from Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24, a new clue will be released at 6am.
Clues
Monday, July 20
Three curious ducks with feathers so bright
Played hide-and-seek in La Crosse all night.
One blooms where friends meet,
One taps to the Bandshell's beat,
One nestles in branches just out of sight.
Tuesday, July 21
If duckies could whisper, here's what they'd say:
"Come find us! We've scattered ourselves for the day!
One rests by the flowers so pretty and fair,
One waits inside with a welcoming air,
One stays by the trees, one by WINONA to brighten your way."
Wednesday, July 22
Quackity! Quackity! Where did we roam?
Nowhere at all. We stayed close to home!
Stay on the path and peek all around.
One's by the Oak sign waiting to be found.
Two hide where blooms aplenty grow bright.
One's close to home and tucked out of sight!
Thursday, July 23
Three duckies said, "Find us, if you dare!"
In the prettiest campground anywhere.
One shops with delight,
Another blooms out of sight.
The last spies on the river with a feathered-up stare.
Friday, July 24
Four duckies went wandering free,
Through the Island City with glee.
Two play where purple dinos roam,
Two guard a princess's home,
They're waiting for someone... maybe it's thee!
Important: Please leave the ducks where you find them so everyone has a chance to participate. If you find one, snap a selfie with the duck (or take a photo of the duck), post it on social media, tag the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, and use #MMAMBigDuck to be entered into our prize drawing. Each photo you submit is another chance to win!