Part museum, part aquarium, part science center, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium includes 3 buildings housing historic artifacts and exhibits, terrestrial habitats, aquariums, and hands-on activities as well… Read the full story »
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
NCSML preserves, presents, and transcends unique stories of Czech and Slovak history and culture. Come experience a unique museum, exhibitions, a robust library, and an award-winning museum store. Throughout the… Read the full story »
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Museums of Story City
The four museum sites in Story City share the unique and rich heritage of an agrarian community settled largely by Scandinavian immigrants. Experience the past by visiting a pioneer school… Read the full story »
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Motor Mill Historic Site
Motor Mill, built in 1869, preserves the story of flour milling and wheat production in Northeast Iowa. The mill also demonstrates the struggles farmers, businessmen and laborers faced in a… Read the full story »
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Mathias Ham Historic Site
Explore Dubuque’s rich history at this unique historic site. Owned and operated by the Dubuque County Historical Society and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic property… Read the full story »
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Living History Farms
For over 50 years, Living History Farms has been educating and connecting all peoples to the many stories of Midwestern rural heritage through hands-on, interactive experiences. Set on 500 acres in Urbandale,… Read the full story »
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Jackson County History Museum
Enjoy 22,000 sq. ft. of exhibits from period rooms, a country school, bootmaker shop, general store, an authentic replica of a McCormick Reaper, to wildlife and military displays. The museum also… Read the full story »
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Kinney Pioneer Museum
Kinney Pioneer Museum is a historical museum that preserves and displays the pioneer way of life in rural north central Iowa. The museum includes exhibits and displays on early agricultural… Read the full story »
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Johnson County Historical Society Museum
The JCHS Museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits and interactive displays show how the land, people, transportation and businesses, including agriculture, evolved to create today’s Johnson County community. The museum’s newest… Read the full story »
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John Deere Waterloo Operations – Tractor Cab & Assembly Operations (TCAO)
See John Deere tractors being made from start to finish on this one-of-a-kind tour. John Deere has long been known as the world’s leading manufacturer of agricultural tractors. Many of… Read the full story »
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