Browse Museums

Natural History

A natural history museum with minerals, fossils, bird and animal mounts and a superior Plains Indian collection.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Art, Culture

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has a collection of more than 7,200 works of art spanning many eras—from Roman antiquity to the present. The collection is particularly strong in American art, especially from the first half of the 20th century. There are a number of artists the Museum holds in great depth—including the world's largest collection of works of art by Grant Wood. The Museum also possesses a strong collection of Roman portrait busts donated by Tom and Nan Riley, and an extensive print collection from the 15th century forward primarily donated by Peter O. Stamats.

Charles H. MacNider Museum

Mason City, Iowa

Art

Features a fine collection of 19th & 20th century American art, including the "Bil Baird World of Puppets", changing exhibitions and a full range of public programs, classes and events.

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.

Art

Galleries and other spaces located in the Stewart Memorial Library to house important art works and several large collections: the Marvin Cone Collection, the Conger Metcalf Collection and the Grant Wood Collection.

Historic House

Price includes admission to other Heritage Society sites. The only intact communal-era kitchen house and coopershop remaining in Amana Colonies; guided tours.

Conger House Museum

Washington, Iowa

Historic House

The Conger House Museum depicts the lifestyles of the late 1800s/early 1900s with Washington County artifacts.

Courthouse Museum

Waukon, Iowa

History

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

Carter House Museum

Elkader, Iowa

Art

House museum with annex

History

Historical museum with genealogy.

Cherokee Area Archives

Cherokee, Iowa

History

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Coe College Art Galleries

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Art

An art gallery established to exhibit temporary exhibitions; mainly regional artists of all media and styles and Coe students. Tours and lecture available.

Culture

Price includes admission to all other Heritage Society sites. Implements, tools and equipment illustrate the role of agriculture in communal Amana; housed in 1960s barn

Community Church Museum

Homestead, Iowa

Church

Price includes admission to all other Heritage Society sites. Docents explain Amana's religious customs and beliefs in original 1865 church building.

Correctionville Museum

Correctionville, Iowa

History

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