Storytime Under the Stars takes place on the first Saturday of the month. Enjoy a cozy story time just for toddlers in our planetarium. Snuggle up in your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! Listen to several delightful tales read by a museum educator beneath a sky full of twinkling stars. Doors open at […]
Join us for a delightful Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 8th, from 9 AM to noon! Embrace the warmth and comfort of a cozy morning filled with delicious pancakes, perfect for a chilly day. This inviting event is a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and family while supporting the Friends of the Museum endowment. […]
Free museum admission for all Veterans and Active Duty on Veterans Day! Attending just the program is free for all museum patrons. Noon - Chili and cookies served, provided by Vietnam War veteran Len Swiatly and Korean War veteran Roger Pease 12:25pm - Presentation of the Colors by East High JROTC 12:30pm - Keynote presentation […]
Free admission for all Veterans and Active Duty on Veterans Day! Light refreshments will be available. Voices of Iowa: D-Day & Pearl Harbor will be screening in the planetarium and theatre, and write a letter to a Veteran activity will be available for kids.
Stop by for a fun afternoon decorating cookies and learning about the history of cookie cutters. Kenzie Hendrickson, local baker and owner of Le Petit Bleuet, will lead this hands-on workshop. Each participant will decorate 3 cookies. the fee includes a take-home box and a goodie bag. $20. Registration required (must be 13 years old […]
Celebrate the season with our Harvest Tea Party, featuring warm autumn flavors, cozy crafts, and festive décor. Enjoy a delightful afternoon steeped in the spirit of fall and the bounty it brings. Registration Deadline: November 17
Celebrate the season with our Harvest Tea Party, featuring warm autumn flavors, cozy crafts, and festive décor. Enjoy a delightful afternoon steeped in the spirit of fall and the bounty it brings. Registration Deadline: November 17 Next Tea Party: Yuletide Tea on December 19
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the historic Motor Mill with the 10th Annual Motor Mill Bridge Lighting and Open House on Saturday, November 21st from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Join us for an evening of beautiful lights and memories of Christmas past as we light up the bridge! Each year local friendly […]
The Museum will be open from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Sunday, November 29th for our annual Museum Store Sunday event! This year we will have amazing deals in the store, and for the first time, the Museum will also be open for regular admission. Shopping in the store is free. On the Sunday following Thanksgiving, over […]
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