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Camp Curious: Mystery at the Museum
Storytime Under the Stars
Patriotic Tea Party
Starbite Halloween Themed Planetarium Show
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From Victoriana to Veterans and Science to Stars…the Grout Museum District truly has something for everyone
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The museum was one of the best we have seen nationwide. Additionally impressed with how well the museum facility is laid out for seniors with level floors, adequate restrooms and large font print.
— Karry Udrig - Minnesota
The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum has been collecting oral histories from Iowa veterans since 2003. Currently the museum has over 1500 interviews from 70 Iowa counties.
Newton
Taking care of the baby hogs and calves
Waterloo
Going through the tunnels of Hawaii
Artillery and communication
Keeping the British carrier neutralized
10 generations of Sage farmers
Established in 1932, the Grout Museum District is widely acknowledged as one of the cornerstones of culture in Northeast Iowa. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Grout Museum District includes five distinct properties:
The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors the service and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present.
Permanent and continually changing exhibitions of area history, regional flora and fauna.
This hands-on science center makes learning scientific principles fun through interactive exhibits and formal demonstrations.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Russell House is often cited as Iowa's finest example of Italianate architecture.
The culturally and historically rich Snowden House is available for rent. Its charming Victorian Italianate exterior adds elegance to any event.
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