Browse Museums

Calkins Nature Area/Ellsworth Field Museum
Iowa Falls, Iowa

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.

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.

Coe College Permanent Collection
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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.

Communal Kitchen and Coopershop Museum
Middle Amana, Iowa

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

Central Historical Museum
DeWitt, Iowa

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.

Communal Agriculture Museum
Amana, Iowa

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.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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