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Experiences in Ames

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Jamestown Fire Department Memorial Museum
Jamestown, RI
The Jamestown Fire Department Memorial Museum showcases a collection of firefighting history. Visitors can see a horse-drawn 1894 steam fire engine, other antique firefighting equipment, and photographs. The museum also features a restored handtub from the 1850s.
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National Comedy Center
Jamestown, NY
Plan your visit to The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. The National Comedy Center is open from 10am – 5pm, Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
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Farm House Museum
Ames, IA
The Farm House Museum is the oldest building on the Iowa State University campus and a National Historic Landmark originally built in 1860 as part of the Iowa Agricultural College. The museum preserves the history of the original land-grant institution through period furnishings and exhibits documenting the families and students who lived there. Admission is free and the public is welcomed.
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Brunnier Art Museum
Ames, IA
Located in Ames, IA, the Brunnier Art Museum is a part of the University Museums. This institution offers visitors a chance to view various exhibits. Its collections include recent acquisitions, with a notable focus on ceramics.
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Lowell's Boat Shop
Amesbury Town, MA
Lowell's Boat Shop is a museum in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Visitors can explore the Bantry Bay gig project for Atlantic Challenge and learn about the apprentice program. The museum offers youth programs, including summer sessions for building a coracle and mudlarking, along with summer rowing. Guided and self-guided tours are available.
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Roger Tory Peterson Institute
Jamestown, NY
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, NY, is a museum dedicated to Roger Tory Peterson, known as the father of the modern field guide. It houses the largest collection of his original artworks, films, photographs, and related archival materials. Visitors can explore the Peterson Collection to see his travels around the world in search of birds and other flora and fauna. The institute uses art to inform, inspire, and illuminate about the natural world.
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Lucille Ball Childhood Home
Jamestown, NY
59 Lucy Lane in Celoron, New York was the childhood home of Lucille Ball. The restored house belonged to her grandparents and displays period rooms reflecting her early life.
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Round House Railroad Club
St. James, MN
Roundhouse Inc. is a non-profit model railroad club in St. James, Minnesota, founded in 1989. It features model railroad layouts in G, O, S, and HO scales, with a main focus on HO scale. The club educates visitors about the impact of railroads in the USA and the St. James area. Visitors can operate O-gauge trains in an interactive toy train area and view displays of historically accurate model railroads and artifacts.
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National Buffalo Museum
Jamestown, ND
The National Buffalo Museum, also known as the North American Bison Discovery Center, provides visitors with opportunities to learn about the American bison. It features on-site bison herds, exhibits, and both in-person and virtual programming. The museum explores bison anatomy, history, and its preservation success story, including full-size bison taxidermies and hands-on activities for children.
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Robert H. Jackson Center
Jamestown, NY
The Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY, advances the legacy of Justice Robert H. Jackson through education. Visitors can explore his life and profound impact on justice through captivating exhibits and guided tours. The center also serves as a forum for education on law and justice issues, and offers historically rich event spaces for rent.
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Ames History Museum
Ames, IA
The Ames History Museum features the “We the People of Ames” exhibit, which highlights local stories with national impact. Visitors can explore artifacts from the Civil War, U.S. Bicentennial celebration, and presidential visits to Ames. The exhibit also allows guests to view military uniforms through time and learn about Ames' contributions to American history, from service members to Olympians.
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Bartlett Museum
Amesbury Town, MA
The Bartlett Museum serves as a repository for artifacts relating to Amesbury, Massachusetts, spanning from prehistory to the present. Visitors can explore exhibits such as a timeline of local history, replicas of a colonial kitchen and a Victorian parlor, a natural history room, and a schoolroom. The museum also features a carriage house and a major exhibit that changes periodically.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Jamestown Fire Department Memorial Museum

National Comedy Center

Farm House Museum

Brunnier Art Museum

Lowell's Boat Shop

Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Lucille Ball Childhood Home

Round House Railroad Club

National Buffalo Museum

Robert H. Jackson Center

Ames History Museum

Bartlett Museum