Museum Hours
Tue-Sat 9am to 5pm

Museum Phone

319-234-6357

Location
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ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW:
Interactive Calendar

Check our interactive calendar to see what's happening now, and what's coming soon. There's always something new to see and do.

DID YOU KNOW:
Facilities Rental Members-Only Discount

Members can save up to $100 on facilities rentals compared to regular rates. Find the option that's perfect for your next event or meeting.

BEST-KEPT SECRETS:
Exclusive Group-Only Tours

Unless you've visited as part of a group, you've missed out on special group-only offerings, including a behind-the-scenes Grout Museum tour and a historic bus tour of downtown Waterloo. Gather your friends and family and experience these exclusive activities.

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From Scraps and Feed Sacks to Quilts
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
This saying was a ... Learn More
Faces & Facades: Photographs of Historical Places by EXPO Students
Photographs taken by 13 students enrolled in a May term class at EXPO High Schoo ... Learn More
Watson, Can You Hear Me Now?
A look at the evolutionary history of communication based on the Grout Museum Di ... Learn More
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St. Patrick's Day Champagne Brunch
Proceeds benefit Friends of the Snowden House to assist preservation efforts at ... Learn More
Girl Scout Badge Day: "Weather Watch"
Weather affects our lives everyday. Learn to predict and plan ahead with this ba ... Learn More
Saturday Movie Series: Tuskegee Airmen
During World War II, the 332nd Air Force squadron was honored for keeping casual ... Learn More
Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon
Imagine living amidst decades of devastating war. Do you stay and face your fate ... Learn More
Home School Workshop: "Pressed Flowers"
Pressing flowers became a popular hobby among women during the Victorian era. St ... Learn More
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"
Be part of the 'Weather Lab' at the Imaginarium. Make a pet tornado, explore the ... Learn More
Super Science Day: "Primate Party"
Join the party and learn about the great apes! Explore primate senses and make a ... Learn More
Spring Break Dollar Days
To celebrate the 100th birthday of pioneer radio broadcaster R.J. McElroy,
t ... Learn More
Spring Break Get Away
Monday: Wrestling Museum
Tuesday: Imaginarium
Wednesday: Waterloo Cent ... Learn More
Native American Storyteller: Lloyd Arneach
Enjoy special planetarium shows, try Native American arts, crafts and games and ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Victorian Parlor Games
What kinds of games did Victorian children play? Play games and do activities th ... Learn More
Saturday Movie Series: Windtalkers
During WWII a Navajo language was used for encoding top-secret messages, which p ... Learn More
Columbus Catholic Presentation
In March, thirty one Columbus Catholic High School seniors will have the opportu ... Learn More
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