Iowa

• Reference: Museums: History: Living History and Open Air: North America: United States: Iowa  (6)
• Regional: North America: United States: Iowa: Arts and Entertainment  (250)

Brucemore - National Trust Historic Site features a museum, a twenty-one room mansion, and a community cultural center on twenty-six acres. Includes information for visitors, events, exhibit and membership details, educational programs, and its history. Located in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rock - An example of a simplified style of house Frank Lloyd Wright developed and called Usonian owned by businessman Lowell Walter. Includes home and visitor information. Located in Quasqueton.

The Farm House Museum - A fourteen-room structure was the first building on the Iowa State campus begun in 1860. Includes information on the collection, education resources, and photos. Located in Ames.

George Wyth House and Viking Pump Museum - A home built in 1907 by F.W. Paulger. Includes information on the Wyth family, photos, and museum information. Located in Cedar Falls.

Grinnell Historical Museum - Home built in 1895-96 presenting a photo gallery, a docent's guide, and video.

The Ham House - An 1856 mansion built by Mathias Ham predominately through his lead mining interests. Includes visitor information. Located in Dubuque.

Hitchcock House - Built in 1851 by Rev. George Hitchcock. The secret room in the basement was used to hide runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. Includes hours, events, resource links, family history and contacts. Located in Lewis.

Hoyt Sherman Place - A grand manor home built in 1877 by Hoyt Sherman is now a museum and performing arts center with information on events, tours, and restoration updates located at Des Moines.

Montauk Historical Site - Features tour of Italianate 14-room brick and native limestone mansion, built in 1874 for William Larrabee, 12th governor of the state. Includes family history, photos and hours. Located in Clermont.

The Ryan House - A Victorian mansion once owned by meat-packing magnate William (Hog) Ryan with tour information. Located in Dubuque.

Scholte House - Home built by Hollander Dominie Scholte (c. 1848) with tour information. Located in Pella.

The Scholte House - A home constructed in 1848 by Dominie Scholte, a Dutchman, with information on the history, tours, directions, events, and gallery located at Pella.

Terrace Hill - Benjamin Franklin Allen, Iowa's first millionaire, built Terrace Hill as his family home in 1869. Since 1971 it has served as the residence of Iowa's governor, and is open for public tours. Includes history, tour information and virtual tour. Located in Des Moines.

Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum - A home built in 1863 by Azel D. Barnum. Includes photos and schedule. Located in Cedar Falls.

Wallace House - An Italianate Victorian-style house built in 1882. Includes information on museum, history of the home, exhibits, and photos. Located in Des Moines.