The Grout Museum District provides understanding of the world through history and science.
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I really liked visiting the museum. Thank you for teaching us so many things! It was so much fun going to the planetarium and learning about Marvelous Minerals.
— Amber H.
Strolling with the Spirits 2026
Fright Night Prom: An Adults Only Halloween Bash
Grout Spooktacular 2026
The Grout Museum of History & Science was founded by Henry Whittemore Grout, a prominent Waterloo resident, financier and state legislator who loved to travel and collect reminders of the places he visited, sharing these finds with children in the community. By the time of his death, Grout had collected over 2,000 objects. His will established an endowment and named trustees to care for his collection, which was displayed for many years at the local YMCA.
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