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Cedar Falls Historical Society

Visit the only museum in the U.S. that tells the story of ice harvesting in an original ice house, The Ice House Museum of the Cedar Falls Historical Society. Experience an international industry that brought fresh food to the world, and learn how this once-common business transformed our culture and daily lives. Addresses for specific locations:
  • Ice House Museum, W 1st St & Franklin St. (location of the NPS passport stamp)
  • Victorian House Museum, 308 W 3rd St
  • Little Red Schoolhouse Museum/Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information Center, W 1st St & Clay St.
Hours for specific locations:
  • Ice House Museum: May-mid-Oct, Sat & Sun 1-4.
  • Victorian House Museum: Feb-Dec, Tues-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4.
  • Little Red Schoolhouse Museum: May-mid-Oct, Sat & Sun 1-4.
  • Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information Center: May-Oct, daily 10-8.
On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop
NPS Stamp
On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop
NPS Stamp

Location

Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Hours

See above. Closed on major holidays/holiday weekends.

Admission

Ice House Museum: $5, 12 & under free. All other sites free, donations accepted.

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