1876 Coralville Schoolhouse Museum

Built in 1876, this two-room red brick schoolhouse served the children of the Coralville area until 1951...(more)

4-H Schoolhouse Museum

A 1907 one-room school where the 4-H emblem was first introduced. In the early 1900s, 4-H clubs began...(more)

Ackley Heritage Center

The Ackley Heritage Center’s purpose is to preserve, interpret and exhibit the history of Ackley, its...(more)

African American Museum of Iowa

Features the rich history, heritage and culture of Iowa's African Americans. It contains a permanent...(more)

Amana Heritage Society Museums

The seven villages of the Amana colonies were settled by a German religious group in the 1850’s. They established...(more)

Barn Quilts of Grundy County

The Barn Quilts of Grundy County, Iowa’s Original Barn Quilt Project, includes a 64-mile loop tour through...(more)

Bennington No. 4 School

Bennington No. 4 is a one-room school built in 1911. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places...(more)

Brucemore

Iowa’s only National Trust Historic Site is a 26-acre country estate with a 21-room Queen Anne Style...(more)

Calkins Nature Area

Nature Area includes timber, prairie, stream, pond, Iowa River, American Indian/Natural History Museum...(more)

Carl & Mary Koehler History Center

Provides a gateway orientation to Linn County, from prehistoric occupation and rural farming communities...(more)

Carnegie Cultural Center

Features permanent exhibits of models and miniatures focusing on rural culture and small town life including...(more)

Carrie Lane Chapman Catt Girlhood Home

The girlhood home of Carrie Lane Chapman Catt, suffragist, founder of the League of Women Voters, and...(more)

Carson Art Gallery

Iowa’s farming and railroad heritage is captured in many scenes on the walls of the formal parlor in...(more)

Cedar Falls Historical Society

The Cedar Falls Historical Society preserves and interprets the history of Cedar Falls, Iowa, through...(more)

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Visit the extraordinary world of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Enter through a towering plant-filled...(more)

Cedar Rock the Walter House

Designed by architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, the residence lies on a bluff overlooking the Wapsipinicon...(more)

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities abound at this developing 74-acre site. Features...(more)

Clinton County Historical Society Museum

Located near Clinton’s beautiful Riverfront Park, the Clinton County Historical Society Museum intertwines...(more)

Delaware County Historical Museum

This nine-building complex, formerly Lenox College, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places...(more)

Dows Historic District

Visitors can experience the early years of Dows, Iowa, by visiting historic buildings, constructed between...(more)

Eagle City Winery

A vineyard and winery with a tasting room, party room and gift shop....(more)

F.W. Kent Park

1,082-acre park featuring a Conservation Education Center with hands-on exhibits, native and restored...(more)

Family Museum

An interactive children’s museum emphasizing the arts and sciences for children age 12 and younger and...(more)

Farm House Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast guests and visitors experience farm life by milking cows, feeding baby calves, gathering...(more)

Fayette County Historical Center

Fayette County Historical Museum is housed in a 1903 three-level brick building with elevator, and serves...(more)

Floyd County Historical Society Museum

View Hart-Parr and Oliver tractors and White farm equipment, artifacts from the factory, company advertising...(more)

Fontana Interpretive Nature Center

Discover the links between agriculture and environment. A full service visitor center with displays that...(more)

Fort Atkinson State Preserve

An 1840s federal military post, built to maintain order among various Indian tribes displaced by European-American...(more)

Fossil & Prairie Park and Center

Connects Devonian fossils, virgin prairie, historic Brick & Tile site, and agriculture. Features 80 acres...(more)

Four Mounds

The Four Mounds Estate Historic District is a remarkably intact 1908 gentleman’s farm spread along the...(more)

Franklin County Fair & Grandpa's Farm

A country fair featuring a large museum, Pleasant Hill (1900s town), and Grandpa's Farm, which has old-time...(more)

Franklin County Historical Society Museum

The Museum’s collections reflect Franklin County’s rural heritage. Highlights include farm machinery...(more)

Froelich General Store and Tractor Museum

The Froelich village includes an 1866 restored rural school, 1890 restored blacksmith shop, 1891 general...(more)

George Maier Rural Heritage Center of Clayton County

A historic treasure appropriately situated in a 1919 restored sales barn, the George Maier Rural Heritage...(more)

Gilbertson Conservation Education Area

A 345-acre recreation and education area that includes the Gilbertson Nature Center, Maize Maze, Mavis...(more)

Grout Museum District

The region’s history, culture and sciences come to life at the Grout Museum of History and Science, the...(more)

Grundy County Heritage Museum

Explore the changes in agriculture through the life of American Indians and pioneers on the prairie...(more)

Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy / J&J Dairy

Experience a working dairy farm where activities vary according to time of year. Seasonal activities...(more)

Hardin County Farm Museum

A farm site depicting the diversified family farm from the time of the settlement (late 1800s) through...(more)

Hartman Reserve Nature Center

This over 300-acre wooded isle boasts the Hartman Interpretive Center and six miles of trails leading...(more)

Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch

A 150-year-old family farm, where you can experience the American buffalo up close, feed them and learn...(more)

Hawkeye Community College Farm Laboratory

Provides student laboratory activities and cooperative work experiences in farm production and management...(more)

Heartland Acres Agribition Center

Heartland Acres Agribition Center is located off Highway 20 Exit 252, in Independence, Iowa. Dedicated...(more)

Heartland Museum

Presents Iowa's agriculture and rural life through farm machinery, toys and displays in downtown streetscapes...(more)

Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum

Experience the many sides of Iowa’s only President at the Herbert Hoover Museum. It is one of 12 such...(more)

Hurstville Interpretive Center

The 75-acre complex includes a 22-acre wetland and a reconstructed prairie. Trails give visitors access...(more)

Hurstville Lime Kilns

Built in the 1870s, the four kilns heated limestone rock mined from nearby quarries. The process formed...(more)

Indian Creek Nature Center

A renovated 1932 dairy barn houses the visitor center, where maple syruping, beekeeping, prairie restoration...(more)

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Iowa's premier military museum, honoring Iowa Veterans of all services, plus the Iowa State Patrol. Indoor...(more)

Iowa Masonic Library & Museum

Housed in a gleaming white marble structure, the Library is recognized as one of the most complete Masonic...(more)

Iowa River Gazebo

Past, present and future meet at the Iowa River Gazebo located on the Iowa River in Coralville. The 14...(more)

Iowa River Greenbelt Scenic Drive

A designated scenic drive along the Hardin County segment of the Iowa River and its communities. ...(more)

Iowa State Fair

Attracting more then one million people annually, the Iowa State Fair features the largest food department...(more)

Jackson County Farm

This 360-acre farm includes an outdoor classroom and picnic area, pond, woodland trail and riparian tree...(more)

Jackson County Historical Society Museum and Research Library

The museum complex includes 22,000 square feet of county exhibits, large machine shed of vintage agricultural...(more)

Jasper County Museum

The Museum houses over 8,500 artifacts displayed in a general store, a Victorian and 1930s home, and...(more)

Jenison Meacham Memorial Art Center & Farm

This site is comprised of an art center/museum, prairie farmstead, rural schoolhouse, working farm and...(more)

John Deere Waterloo Operations - Tractor & Cab Assembly (TCAO)

See John Deere tractors being made from start to finish on this one-of-a-kind tour. John Deere has long...(more)

Kinney Pioneer Museum

Kinney Pioneer Museum is a historical museum that preserves and displays the pioneer way of life in rural...(more)

La Porte City FFA Historical & Ag Museum

With 8,000 sq. feet of display space, our museum celebrates the history, art and culture of our community...(more)

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum

Guided tours take you through the only childhood home of “Little House” author, Laura Ingalls Wilder...(more)

Living History Farms

A 500-acre open-air museum. Travel at your own pace through five historical time periods spanning 300...(more)

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace Museum & Library

Tour restored birthplace of First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Restored Victorian home with summer kitchen...(more)

Mathias Ham House Historic Site

Step back in time at the Mathias Ham House. See the oldest structure in Iowa, the 1830s Arriandeau cabin...(more)

Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop

Once an establishment in every community, the Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop preserves the story of the...(more)

Mines of Spain Recreation Area

The Mines of Spain consists of 1,387 acres of forest and prairie along the Mississippi River. The park...(more)

Mississippi Valley Welcome Center

Serving as Iowa’s welcome mat, the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center offers a variety of exhibits on...(more)

Montauk

Montauk is the historic home of Iowa’s 12th governor, William Larrabee. Built in 1874, the Montauk estate...(more)

Motor Mill Historic Site

The Motor Mill was built in 1869 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The...(more)

National Cattle Congress

The National Cattle Congress (NCC) is committed to benefit the youth of Iowa, to support educational...(more)

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (temporarily relocated to Lindale Mall)

Internationally known for permanent and changing exhibits featuring exquisite folk art, costumes, fine...(more)

National Farm Toy Museum

Visit the #1 experience for farm toys in the world! Using thousands of miniature-sized replicas, the...(more)

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

This highly interactive museum and aquarium celebrates the past, present, and future of America’s most...(more)

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Prairie Learning Center

The refuge is a tall grass prairie/oak savanna reconstruction project in the heart of Iowa, with nature...(more)

Northern Iowa River Greenbelt Scenic Drive

A scenic drive of 50+ miles through Wright and Franklin Counties along the Iowa River....(more)

Park Farm Winery

This family farm uses their Iowa-grown grapes to produce Iowa wines, both red and white. Park Farm Winery...(more)

Plum Grove

Plum Grove is the home of Iowa’s first territorial governor, Robert Lucas, and his wife Friendly. Once...(more)

Potter's Mill Restaurant/Bed & Breakfast (restaurant temporarily closed due to flooding)

Built in 1843, Potter’s Mill is Iowa’s oldest grist mill and is listed on the National Register of Historic...(more)

Prairie Bridges Park

With 101 acres of wildlife, woodlands and prairie, the park offers opportunities for visitors to enjoy...(more)

REA Power Plant Museum

The REA Power Plant Museum tells the story of how electricity was brought to rural areas and how it changed...(more)

Reiman Gardens

On the Iowa State University campus, this 14-acre celebration of Iowa's botanic diversity features over...(more)

Richardson-Jakway Historic Site

The Richardson-Jakway Historic Site provides a look back at a 19th century home, farmstead and community...(more)

Riegel Blacksmith Shop

Burkard Riegel, “The Faithful Village Blacksmith,” had a solid background for his efficiency in work...(more)

Scenic City Empress Boat Club

A boat club situated on the Iowa River with a riverboat that provides tours and cruises for guests including...(more)

Seed Savers Exchange

Heritage Farm is a 890-acre living museum. An interpretive trail winds through vegetable and flower gardens...(more)

Slayton Farms Round Barn

Slayton Farms Round Barn (1915) is the only surviving round barn in Hardin County. The barn is listed...(more)

Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library

The Department helps to identify, select, preserve, create access to, provide reference assistance for...(more)

State Historical Building

The museum features a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits on Iowa’s rich history including our...(more)

Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gatheringplace

In this 1870s rejuvenated grange hall, framed by rolling hills, vineyard, pond and elk, visitors may...(more)

Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery

Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery, Iowa’s oldest estate winery, is located on our family’s 1860s farmstead...(more)

The Dairy Center

Iowa’s dairy production past and present unfolds at The Dairy Center. Experience hands-on activities...(more)

The Ion Exchange, Inc.

This nursery specializes in the production, harvesting, cleaning and marketing of wildflowers, grass...(more)

The Putnam Museum & IMAX® Theatre

Located in the Mississippi River Valley, The Putnam Museum was founded in 1867 and is one of the first...(more)

Traer Historical Museum

Featuring artifacts of northern Tama County and Traer, this museum highlights the life of “Tama Jim”...(more)

UNI Museums

Discover. Learn. Be inspired…at the UNI Museums. Marshall Center School is a one-room school museum refurbished...(more)

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Explore your world at the university of Iowa Museum of Natural History- Iowa’s gateway to the global...(more)

Ushers Ferry Historic Village (Closed to tours, but programs continuing)

Ushers Ferry is a living history museum that interprets life in a small Iowa Town at the turn of the...(more)

Vesterheim Norwegian - American Museum

Vesterheim embodies the living heritage of Norwegian immigrants to America. With over 24,000 artifacts...(more)

Wallace House

Built in 1884, the museum is the restored home of Henry Wallace, the first editor of Wallaces’ Farmer...(more)

Wapsipinicon Mill Museum

This 1870’s grist mill towering six stories above the Wapsipinicon River is one of Iowa’s largest mills...(more)

Waterloo Center for the Arts

Something creative for the entire family. Gallery Exhibits. Classes/Workshops. Ceramics and Digital Art...(more)

Watson's Grocery Store Museum

Watson’s Grocery Store was built in 1895 and continued, virtually unchanged, until 1989. Soon after...(more)

Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Area

The 683-acre complex includes the interpretive center and surrounding wetlands, reconstructed prairie...(more)

Winneshiek County Historical Society-Locust School

Locust School was built in 1854 and operated continuously for 106 years. It is listed on the National...(more)