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Ackley Heritage Center
Ackley, Iowa

History

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African American Museum of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Culture, General, History, Library

Iowan history showcased via interactive exhibits and exciting educational programs. Because African American history is American history.

American Gothic House
Eldon, Iowa

Art, History

Famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood's 1930 painting, "American Gothic" Nice photo opportunity.

Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum Association
Anamosa, Iowa

History

The museum collects and preserves the history of the Anamosa State Penitentiary, and presents it to the public in a museum setting. Displays include information about current conditions as well as the history of this 135 year old prison that is Iowa's largest correctional facility. The museum is located in a prison building located adjacent to the prison. The museum building, and the entire prison, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bremer County Historical Society Museum
Waverly, Iowa

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Please note new phone #. We now have a land line at our museum. We are not there every day during off season, but we check for messages every week or two.

Butler County Museum
Allison, Iowa

History

This small museum is located on the county fairgrounds and houses a large variety of county artifacts.

Cherokee Area Archives
Cherokee, Iowa

History

N/A

Correctionville Museum
Correctionville, Iowa

History

The Old Merchant State Bank houses many historical items, including items from band leader Norman E. Leo.

Danish Windmill
Elk Horn, Iowa

History

This museum is a historical 1848 60-foot Danish windmill from Denmark. Rebuilt in 1976 in Elk Horn by community volunteers.

Des Moines County Historical Society: Heritage Center Museum
Burlington, Iowa

General, History, Historical Society

A museum featuring the history of Des Moines County, as well as a heritage center.

Adair County Heritage Museum
Greenfield, Iowa

History

N/A

Altoona Area Historical Society
Altoona, Iowa

History, Historical Society

American Gothic House Center
Eldon, Iowa

Art, History, Historic House, Specialized

Strike your own American Gothic pose in front of the house that inspired Iowa artist Grant Wood to begin his most famous painting. Costumes and pitch fork are provided by the American Gothic House Center!

Boone County Historical Center
Boone, Iowa

History

Displays, dioramas and collections that preserve the flavor and excitement of Boone County History. View items relating the Kate Shelley, coal mining, military and natural history.

Butler County Hall of Fame
Allison, Iowa

History

This building was built with the dome of the old courthouse (c.1915) and houses photographs and resumes of those in Butler County who have made a mark on humanity, either in the county, state, nation or world.

Central Historical Museum
DeWitt, Iowa

History

Historical museum with genealogy.

Clinton County Historical Society and Museums
Clinton, Iowa

General, History, Historical Society

The purpose of the museum is to preserve and promote the history of Clinton County by interpreting historical artifacts for its residents and interested persons.

Courthouse Museum
Waukon, Iowa

History

Genealogy books, historical artifacts of local area, ancient Indian tools and clothing.

Des Moines County Historical Society: Garret-Phelps House
Burlington, Iowa

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Sitting proudly at the top of Snake Alley, the Garrett-Phelps House Museum in historic Burlington, Iowa, sheltered three generations of one family for over 100 years.

Dover Museum
New London, Iowa

History

Dover Museum houses displays and collections of artifacts and information of New London and surrounding area. "Bossy to Butter" display as the facility was once a creamery

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