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Experiences in IA

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Garrett-Phelps House Museum
Burlington, IA
Built in 1851 and expanded in 1870, the Garrett-Phelps House Museum sits in historic Burlington. The structure served as a hospital and nursing school before becoming a museum operated by the Des Moines County Historical Society. Visitors explore original furnishings, changing exhibits, and the Medical Memories exhibit, which displays medical tools and equipment from the building's past.
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Clinton County Historical Society Museum
Clinton, IA
The Clinton County Historical Society Museum and Library was established in 1965 to preserve and display local history. Housed in an 1858 historical landmark building, it offers a research library with information and photographs of Clinton County. Visitors can explore naturalization records, cemetery findings, vital records, school yearbooks, oral histories, and various historical documents and maps. The museum also features a collection of family histories and military information.
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Higgins Museum
Okoboji, IA
The Higgins Museum, which opened in 1978, preserves and displays National Bank Notes and related artifacts. Visitors can view the country's largest permanent exhibit of National Bank Note issues. These notes are considered America’s commemorative paper money, illustrating historical events and honoring individuals, towns, and banks that played key roles in the nation's development.
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Bedstemor's House
Elk Horn, IA
Bedstemor’s House is a museum in Elk Horn, Iowa, offering visitors a chance to step inside an early 20th-century Danish-American home preserved in its original style. Built in 1908 by Danish immigrant Jens Otto Christiansen, the house features original and period-appropriate furnishings, including hand-carved wooden furniture and embroidered linens. Guided tours provide historical context, connecting modern visitors to the domestic traditions of Danish immigrants in the Midwest.
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Science Center of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
The Science Center of Iowa, located in Downtown Des Moines, features hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters, and unique programming. It aims to encourage learning and fun for all ages, inspiring a love of science. The center also offers statewide educational outreach programs and an NAEYC-accredited preschool.
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Vinton Railroad Depot and Museum
Vinton, IA
The Vinton Railroad Depot and Museum was built in 1900 as a B.C.R. & N. station. Its interior features an original terrazzo floor and oak wainscoting. Visitors can see railroad artifacts, hobo monikers, and model railroads. The museum is located next to an active railroad line and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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City of Roland Museum
Roland, IA
The Roland Museum celebrates the history and spirit of its community, preserving Roland’s Norwegian heritage through artifacts, photographs, stories, and exhibits. Visitors can explore local history with exhibits like the 1875 One Room Schoolhouse, an authentic 1935 jail, and vintage firefighting equipment. The museum also features antique farm tools and a collection of sports memorabilia.
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Jasper County Historical Museum
Newton, IA
The Jasper County Historical Museum showcases the region's industrial, agricultural, and societal past. Visitors can explore exhibits on Jasper County as the Washing Machine Center of the World and the Advertising Specialty Capital of the World. Displays also feature early agricultural equipment, a 1927 Nash with a rare golf club door, and North American Dioramas.
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Sioux City Art Center
Sioux City, IA
The Sioux City Art Center is a museum located in Sioux City, Iowa. It operates as a department of the City of Sioux City. Visitors can discover and create at the center, which is barrier-free and offers wheelchairs upon request.
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Communal Kitchen Museum
Middle Amana, IA
Part of the Amana Heritage Society Museum system, this site preserves the cultural heritage of the Amana Colonies, a German communal settlement in Iowa's historic National Historic Landmark. The museum explores three centuries of communal living history through exhibits across multiple restored historic buildings in the Iowa River Valley.
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Iowa Hall of Pride
Des Moines, IA
The Iowa High School Athletic Association's Halls of Fame honor the achievements of Iowa's student-athletes, coaches, and officials in basketball, football, wrestling, and other sports. These halls recognize exceptional contributions to Iowa's athletic heritage.
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Mansion Museum
Forest City, IA
The Mansion Museum is home to the Winnebago Historical Society and features the Leibrand-Whiteis Historical Center. Built at the turn of the century as the residence of banker Charles J. Thompson, the museum showcases neoclassical architecture. Visitors can explore a variety of unique and rare collections and exhibits.
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Wilder Memorial Museum
Strawberry Point, IA
The Wilder Memorial Museum in Strawberry Point, IA, contains a collection of artifacts. Visitors can view military items dating to the Revolutionary War, Victorian art glass and furniture, and a collection of forty hanging lamps. The museum also displays correspondence from individuals such as Lyndon Johnson and Helen Keller. Additionally, it features Meissen and Dresden porcelain, and Impressionist paintings by local artist Myrwyn Eaton.
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Emmet County Historical Society Museum Complex
Estherville, IA
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Old Capitol Museum
Iowa City, IA
The Old Capitol Museum is a National Historic Landmark and a recognizable symbol of Iowa. This historic building has served state legislatures and the University of Iowa, undergoing renovations and surviving a major fire in 2001. Visitors can explore the site, which is part of The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums.
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Moravia Wabash Depot Museum
Moravia, IA
The Moravia Wabash Depot Museum is housed in a 1903 Queen Anne style building that once served the Wabash Railroad. This rural combination station plan building is one of only two remaining in Iowa. The museum features railroad artifacts and a restored railroad section car. The property also includes the Fairview Church, an old summer kitchen, and an old fashioned garden.
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Driftless Area Wetlands Centre
Marquette, IA
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is a nature center in Marquette, Iowa, offering interactive educational experiences. Visitors can explore its environmental education facility, which highlights the biology, ecology, and geology of the Driftless Area. The center also features a visitor center with displays of wetlands, prairie, wildlife, and native animals. A community gathering space with an ADA compliant covered plaza is available for rentals.
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Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library
Decorah, IA
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library houses collections of contemporary and historic Norwegian and Norwegian-American folk art, including rosemaling and woodcarving. Visitors can also see furnishings, tools, fine art, and historic structures. The museum's library and archives support the study of Norwegian-American history and culture, with a strength in historic photographs. It also provides virtual galleries and a Civil War database.
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Madrid Historical Museum
Madrid, IA
The Madrid Historical Museum preserves and shares the history of the Madrid, Iowa area. Visitors can explore a replica of the Ackerlund-Burke Coal Mine, located in the crawl space under the museum building. The museum also features an old City Jail where guests can take pictures, and a Bicentennial section with bound books on Madrid's history. A Genealogy File is available for those researching local individuals.
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Central Community Historical Society & Museum
DeWitt, IA
The Central Community Historical Society and Museum preserves the heritage of DeWitt, Iowa and surrounding communities through its collections. The facility includes three buildings displaying thousands of historical artifacts ranging from fine china and antique clothing to military memorabilia and large-scale farm equipment.
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Buffalo Bill Museum
Le Claire, IA
The Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Iowa, preserves memorabilia related to William F. Cody, Mississippi River pilots, and local farm and home pioneer history. Visitors can explore regional history and gain insights into the life and times of William F. Cody, America's first superstar. The museum sits on the bank of the Mississippi River in Historic LeClaire.
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American Gothic House Center
Eldon, IA
The American Gothic House Center in Eldon, IA, features the house that inspired Grant Wood's painting American Gothic. Visitors can view the exterior of the house. An adjacent visitor center provides services for the site, including an exhibit gallery and a gift shop.
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Big Creek Historical Museum
Polk City, IA
The Big Creek Historical Museum is a popular attraction located in Polk City, Iowa. The museum is housed in a restored 1905 building that was once home to the town's first bank. The museum's collection includes a wide range of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of Polk City and the ...
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Lime Creek Nature Center
Mason City, IA
Lime Creek Nature Center focuses on conservation and education, offering passive educational and recreational opportunities. Visitors can engage in activities, programs, public nature outings, and events for all ages, including special populations. The center features nature displays, an educational touch screen, and programs such as Monarch Mania. An exhibit renovation project was funded by the Maxine Sanberg Memorial Fund.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Garrett-Phelps House Museum

Clinton County Historical Society Museum

Higgins Museum

Bedstemor's House

Science Center of Iowa

Vinton Railroad Depot and Museum

City of Roland Museum

Jasper County Historical Museum

Sioux City Art Center

Communal Kitchen Museum

Iowa Hall of Pride

Mansion Museum

Wilder Memorial Museum

Emmet County Historical Society Museum Complex

Old Capitol Museum

Moravia Wabash Depot Museum

Driftless Area Wetlands Centre

Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library

Madrid Historical Museum

Central Community Historical Society & Museum

Buffalo Bill Museum

American Gothic House Center

Big Creek Historical Museum

Lime Creek Nature Center