Museums

Subcategories 8

• By Locality
• Art
• Aviation
• Children's
• History
• Living History and Open Air
• Natural History
• Railroad

Sites 17

• Family Museum of Arts and Science Highlights opportunities for children, young people and families to explore arts and science through learning activities, participatory exhibits and skill-building education. Includes hours, admission, class catalog, and events. Located in Bettendorf.
• African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa Offer exhibits on the history of African Americans in the United States, with an emphasis on Iowa. Includes a virtual tour, details of exhibits, events, memberships, admission rates, volunteer opportunities, hours. Located in Cedar Rapids.
• Carl & Mary Koehler History Center Features collections of over 35,000 artifacts ranging in size from hat-pins to electric cars, special programs, research center and store. Includes membership details, volunteer opportunities, newsletter, calendar, and donation program. Located in Cedar Rapids.
• Iowa Museum Association Dedicated to promoting museums within the state as leading centers for preserving, interpreting and understanding our natural and cultural heritage. Includes directory of board members, list of museums, membership form and contact details.
• MacNider Art Museum Features 19th and 20th century American art, including works by Bil Baird, Arthur Dove, Thomas Hart Benton, and Alfred Thompson Bricher. Includes hours. Located in Mason City.
• Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Features landscape art, ancient Roman artifacts and sculptures. Includes calendar, collection details, membership information, staff directory, program schedule and hours.
• The Billy Clocks Museum Collection of hand-carved clocks housed in former residence of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. Includes events, photographs, and directions. Located in Spillville.
• Algona P.W. Camp Exhibits tell the story about the camp which housed up to 10,000 German prisoners of war from 1944 to 1946. Includes a brief summary of the camp and hours. [English and German]
• Figge Art Museum Visual arts museum guide to the paintings, exhibits, and gallery displays. Workshop, clinic, membership and class schedules. Located in Davenport.
• Dubuque Museum of Art Established in 1874. Includes mission statement, details of exhibitions and collections, events, galleries, membership details, educational programs, hours, location and contact information.
• Buffalo Bill Museum Features exhibits about William F. Cody, riverboat pilots, the Sauk and Fox Indian tribes, pioneers of LeClaire township and Indian artifacts. Includes hours and location.
• Des Moines Art Center Highlights contemporary art with a collection of 19th and 20th century artists. Includes a visitor's guide, exhibition details, a calendar, activities, classes, workshops and membership details.
• Blanden Art Museum Provides information about exhibits, special events, upcoming classes and memberships. Located in Fort Dodge.
• Danish Immigrant Museum Features collections of artifacts, as well as special temporary and traveling exhibits. Includes admission fees and hours. Located in Elk Horn.
• Fort Dodge Museum Offers a look at an 1862 military fort and frontier town. Includes history, photographs, hours, fees and a tour map.
• Antique Car Museum of Iowa Showcases the life of the automobile from 1899 and includes approximately 75 automobiles grouped in ten-year periods. Includes membership information, tours, hours and directions. Located in Coralville.
• Museums of Iowa Searchable gateway to broad range of Iowa museums, zoos, historical sites, and related cultural attractions.