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Des Moines Botanical Center
Des Moines, Iowa

Nature Centers

Dome conservatory and 14 acres of lawns and gardens displaying tropical plants, cacti and succulents, bonsai collection, orchids, trees, shrubs, perennial and annual flowers.

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.

Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Sioux City, Iowa

Natural History, Nature Centers

Year-round educational facility that offers programs for children, families and the general public on natural history. Hands-on exhibits focus on the Loess Hills region of northwest Iowa.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

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