Museum Hours
Tue-Sat 9am to 5pm

Museum Phone

319-234-6357

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Welcome to the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum

Find a hero from your hometown. Visit with veterans who fought for your freedom. Step inside their stories, and along with it, our nation's tragedy and glory.

The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors the service and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present. Their rich history is chronicled and interpreted through traditional exhibits, interactive activities and an electronic Wall of Honor.

The museum is named in honor of the Five Sullivan Brothers, from Waterloo, who died while serving together on the USS Juneau.

To register with us, and share your stories, photos and artifacts, please download our official Iowa Veterans registration form.

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Faces & Facades: Photographs of Historical Places by EXPO Students
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Watson, Can You Hear Me Now?
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Spring Break Dollar Days
To celebrate the 100th birthday of pioneer radio broadcaster R.J. McElroy,
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Spring Break Get Away
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Tuesday: Imaginarium
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Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon
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Home School Workshop: "Pressed Flowers"
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Girl Scout Overnight: "Art in 3-D"
Spend time with your friends and create some great art including origami, potter ... Learn More
Super Science Day: "Weather Lab"
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Super Science Day: "Primate Party"
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Native American Storyteller: Lloyd Arneach
Enjoy special planetarium shows, try Native American arts, crafts and games and ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Victorian Parlor Games
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Saturday Movie Series: Windtalkers
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Columbus Catholic Presentation
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Vietnamese Festival
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Saturday Movie Series: "Green Dragon"
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Our History Unplugged: "Carrie Chapman Catt"
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Our History Unplugged: "Finance Captain Monica Hall Sneed"
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Star Party-May
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Weekly Wonders: "Good Vibrations"
Discover the science of sound and experience the fun! Explore how the human ear ... Learn More
Night at the Museum-members only event
This members only event is based on the movie "Night at the Museum", but with ou ... Learn More
Saturday Movie Series: "Public Enemy"
The story of notorious gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: "25 Years of the Discovery Channel"
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Rocket Camp
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Our History Unplugged: "Tommy Carroll"
The story of the legendary Tommy Carroll. Growing up, finding trouble and meetin ... Learn More
Star Party-June
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