www.groutmuseumdistrict.org
Grout Museum of History and Science/Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, 503 South St; Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, 322 Washington St; Rensselaer Russell House Museum, 520 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IA
319-234-6357
The region's history, culture and sciences come to life at the Grout Museum of History and Science, the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, Rensselaer Russell House Museum and Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. Learn about the life of a Pioneer. Touch, see and explore the wonders of science. Explore elegant Victorian living. Experience the trials of an Iowa veteran.
Hours:
Tues-Sat 9-5. Admission:
Grout Museum/Iowa Veterans Museum: $10 adults, $5 children 14 yrs & under (each museum); Rensselaer Russell House Museum: $5; Bluedorn Science Museum: $5; Explorer Passes: Three sites: $15 adults, $10 children. Two sites: $13 adults, $8 children (available only when Russell House is closed).
A look at the evolutionary history of communication based on the Grout Museum District's collection of telephones and other communication devices. Fascinating facts about the history of the telephone will be discovered, including the first words spoken on line, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want you!" to today's cryptic texting. Artifacts, photographs and other archival materials will demonstrate how quickly times have changed since Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
Admission to the exhibit is included with general admission: Adults $10, Veterans and children (4-13) $5, Museum Members and children 3 and under are free. For more information visit www.GroutMuseumDistrict.org or call 319-234-6357.
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During the Korean War, each fighting division was assigned their own Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. The goal of these MASH units was to reduce permanent injury and death through better treatment on the battlefield. Because of the proximity to the front lines, these units were organized around the possibility of being able to break down and move their location within 6 hours. Since they remained close to the battlefield, they were always ready for action. The units saved many lives and, through ingenuity, significant advancements were made in medicine. Contrary to the popular media culture that MASH units practiced "meatball surgery", the work accomplished by these units was experimental at times but highly successful.
Star Parties will not be held if it is cloudy, so please use your best judgment and check the skies before heading to the park. Maps for Star Parties are available at the Grout Museum. 2010 Star Party is co-hosted by the Grout Museum District and the Blac
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Jupiter, with its moons and cloud bands, the Andromeda galaxy, and the constellations of autumn will be observed for the first time this year as Earth's orbital motion brings these sights into the evening sky. The Moon also will be well placed for viewing high in the southern sky. The Summer Triangle of three bright stars will be almost straight overhead, marking the end of summer.
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