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Madison County Historical Complex
Winterset, Iowa

Historic House

A complex that includes 14 buildings located on 18 picturesque acres on the south edge of Winterset.

Marshall Center School
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Historic House

The Marshall Center School, built in 1893, has been authentically preserved as it was c. 1920 when the rich tradition of education in Iowa took place at a one-room schoolhouse.

Mathias Ham House Historic Site
Dubuque, Iowa

Historic House

c. 1857 restored Victorian mansion, c. 1827 log cabin, c. 1883 one-room schoolhouse, c. 1840 granary

McCallum Museum and Brunson Heritage Home
Sibley, Iowa

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Mission is to protech Osceola County History. Major projects: 1) looking for Osceola County memorabilia, 2) Sibley High School memorabilia, 3) build an exhibit case to house WWII uniforms and memorabilia.

Mennonite Historical Society of Iowa
Kalona, Iowa

Church, History, Historical Society

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Miller House Museum
Keokuk, Iowa

Historic House

Built in 1857 by Samuel F. Miller, (U.S. Supreme court, 1862-1890), collected furnishings, portraits and interpretation. On the National Register of Historic Places.

Mississippi River Museum
Dubuque, Iowa

History, Specialized

Mississippi and national river history, local history, National Rivers Hall of Fame, archives

Montauk Historic Site
Clermont, Iowa

General, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park

Journey into the past at the home of Iowa's 12th governor, William Larrabee and Anna Larrabee, his wife. Enjoy a guided tour to see and hear how the Larrabee family furnished and maintained this 1874 vintage brick and natural limestone mansion for more than 100 years. All of the furnishings are original to the house. the State Historical Society of Iowa owns and preserves Montauk which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is designated as a State Preserve.

Museum of Amana History
Amana, Iowa

Historic House

Price includes admission to other Heritage society sites. Exhibits in three 19th century buildings illustrate life in communal Amana.

Marion Historical Museum
Marion, Iowa

History

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Marshall County Museum
Marshalltown, Iowa

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Historical Society was formed in 1908 to provide a public link to Marshall County's past. It exists to collect, store, and preserve artifacts and documents that were used or manufactured in Marshall County. The Historical Society Museum building associated with the Society was opened to the public in 1987 at the current location in Marshalltown, Iowa. The museum displays the Society's collections that illustrate and interpret Marshall County's natural and human history. The Central Iowa Genealogical Society has it's home base in our museum library.

Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop
Haverhill, Iowa

Historic House

1883 Blacksmith Shop maintained as Matthew Edel left it upon his death in 1940.

Medical Museum
Iowa City, Iowa

Specialized

Through exhibits of photographs, artifacts and interactive displays, the story of health care in Iowa is used to illustrate the history of medicine in general.

Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museums
Mount Pleasant, Iowa

History

Historical agriculture museum featuring traction steam engines, antique tractors, stationary steam and interpretive exhibits, steam trains & electric trolleys.

Mills County Historical Museum
Glenwood, Iowa

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Military

There are Five buildings to visit. The Main Museum which contains local historical artifacts. A Burlington Caboose. A machinery hall filled with tractors, cars, replicas of kitchens, a reproduction of an 1880 bathroom. A one room schoolhouse. A historic red barn of yesterday.

Monona County Historical Complex
Onawa, Iowa

History

Home of the Eskimo Pie Dipping machine and other memorabilia. The Eskimo Pie originated in Onawa IA by Chris Nelson.

Muscatine Art Center
Muscatine, Iowa

Art

1908 Edwardian mansion and contemporary Stanley Gallery. Collections include 19th & 20th century fine and decorative arts with special focus on works of art which document the Mississippi River and work by American regionalists. Changing art exhibitions and musical programs are also presented.

Museum of Natural History
Iowa City, Iowa

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, Natural History, Science, University

Established in 1858, the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History serves the academic and public community with exhibits, research collections, and special programs. Exhibits are broadly representative of the four major divisions of natural science: anthropology, botany, geology and zoology, providing insight for adults and children alike.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

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Worland, Wyoming

Hosted by: Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums

THE 2024 CWAM ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD FROM MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 4 IN WORLAND, WYOMING

Worland may be a small town, but it is full of opportunities for big experiences! We hope you will join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting: Small Places, Big Ideas

Whether you are a business small or big, or you are a long-time or first-time supporter of CWAM, our community of museum professionals is waiting to hear about your products or services, or see your name sponsoring their favorite event.

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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