Main Hours
Tue-Sat 9am to 5pm

Main Phone
319-234-6357

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Become a Member for Unlimited Admission

Among other benefits, members of the Grout Museum District receive unlimited admission to all four museums. You can come back as often as you want and explore as long as you like.

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See what's happening the day you visit, or plan a visit around an event, exhibit or class that interests you.

FUN:
Science Demonstrations

Are snakes slimy? Why are they constantly sticking out their tongues? Find out, and pet a real snake at the Bluedorn Imaginarium's Science Demonstrations.

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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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