Very informative and interesting. The staff is amazing! I enjoyed my entire visit and walked away…read morefeeling informed. 10 out of 10 experience.

This was such a fun tour!!you get to see an old village and explore what life was like when Pella…read morewas a new town. It's a good way to spend a few hours especially if it's nice out! The guided tour takes you up in the working mill ( which you can buy wheat flour from) to a beautiful little mini village complete with train going around it! It's fun for all ages, but just don't let little ones wander off with all of the antiques all over. Can't wait to come back when they are doing demonstrations during the Tulip Time Festival.

Want to travel back in time? This preservation site includes historical buildings, tools, picture,…read moretoys, implements, documents and more. We are lucky enough to having loving relatives to guide us thru these olden structures that feel, at once, like they were created not that long ago and could still be utilized today.

I recently spent an hour at this museum and it was absolutely delightful. The director opened the…read moremuseum for us on an appointment basis (it's apparently only open to the public on a daily basis during the summer) and what we found was an amazing, immersive collection of artifacts that painted a remarkably vivid portrait of rural farm life from the 19th century through the 1950s, along with a treasure trove of genealogical information, for those interested in such things. The people of this small town have clearly put their souls into this museum and it shows in the meticulous attention to detail in every room of every building. Much more immersive than other heritage and living history museums I've been to in the area. I couldn't possibly recommend this enough. It's the kind of place where you will notice something new every time you go, and I will be stopping by every time I find myself in Iowa.

Only open in the warmer months, the Kellogg Historical Museum is an amazing window into small town…read moreIowa life--a culture that is sadly disappearing in much of Iowa and the midwest. I highly recommend a visit. Take your family and your friends. It's donation-only and a short drive from Newton and Grinnell. The museum is in the old Simpson Hotel and is staffed by volunteers. Most of the artifacts (for lack of a better word) in the museum were donated by local families and represent daily life from the late 1800s to the 1960s. You'll get a real feel for what life was and is like Kellogg IA and Jasper County. You'll see old letters home from World War I, toys from the depression, mannequins from the 1950s, old farming implements and cash registers, tons of photo albums and vintage clothing. It really brings you back in time in a way that many of the larger, better funded museums in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Chicago don't. Seriously, if you're remotely interested in America's Heartland, go to the Kellogg Historical Museum. The staff is very friendly. If I remember right Donna works there and she's a Raider fan (don't hold it against her), and she made me feel right at home.

A really nice cultural experience in the heart of Des Moines. The series of buildings includes the…read moreonly I M Pei design (same architect of the glass pyramid in the heart of the Paris Louvre). Iowa the Des Moines Art Center is a nice way to spend a few hours. Complementary admission and free parking is an added bonus and a fantastic value. And impressive selection of old world and modern art, including some more well-known artists such as Picasso, Goya, Cezanne, Miro, Lichtenstein, and an impressive selection of newer artists that definitely leave a lasting impression. I recommend that you stop, and even if only to see a few of the artists and a little bit of the architecture. Great gift shop too!

Spent an afternoon with artists Picasso, Hopper, Warhol, Matisse, Miro, Chagall, Klee, Monet, and…read moreothers...at the fabulous Des Moines Art Center! I did not expect to see some of the world's greatest artists in Des Moines. Instead, it was an elite venue at an incredible price point. Located in Ingersoll Park, 20 minutes from Ankeny and 10 minutes from the State Capitol, the Art Center is a must-see, beautiful venue with spectacular works, considerable spaces, and gorgeous grounds. Amazingly, it is free. Loved the Samantha Box "Caribbean Dreams" exhibit, a fantastic collection of photography and art. I also loved works by Stella ("Interlagos"), Kiefer ("untitled"), Francis ("Summer #2"), and Schnabel. We also liked the postcard exhibit. The building has an awesome vibe and incredible visuals throughout its spectacular architecture. There is a great gift shop and discounted items near the entrance. Sensational guidance and kindness from the museum's docents, notably Loretta, Issac, and Gabby.

Very educated place to go to learn all about racing and the drivers , also go see the museum while…read morethere

Fantastic!! It doesn't get much better between Knoxville and Eldora,how can you go wrong!!!!read more

Want to learn more about this amazing state? Then plan your trip to take a tour of the exhibits at…read morethe Historical Building. Conveniently located near a free parking ramp and the State Capitol building (while you're at it, take a tour there too!). This building also hosts events. I have attended a roof top wedding reception and a day long symposium is the auditorium.

There are an excellent array of exhibits here! Ranging from early Iowa settler history, to civil…read morerights war, and everything in between until present day! It's free, and there's a good amount of info in short blurbs so it's all easy to read. There's interactive exhibits and it's all very clean. Definitely check this out to learn a lot about Iowa and US history in the context of Iowa. It's very kid friendly as well.

I went on a date with my boyfriend to visit the National Czech and Slovak Museum. Staff at the…read morefront desk was very friendly and helpful about the exhibit. It turned out to be a really neat exhibit, with lots of interesting information provided everywhere you turned. I liked seeing the rotating mannequins displaying the different outfits worn by the Czech and Slovak people. I also liked reading about their different foods associated with their culture. We both enjoyed our time there very much! The gift shop at the end of the exhibit was filled with all sorts of neat traditional items of the Czech and Slovak culture. All Very Cool! I definitely recommend for everyone to visit this museum at least once in your life!

Interesting and full of unique information. Must see the video of moving the Museum. The collection…read moreof beaded headdresses and clothing - so intricate.

We came here early on a Sunday morning and I highly recommend it because not only was the park…read moredeserted, there was plenty of parking close by. We wanted to see the iconic love statue while we were in the city and snap a photo, but we ended up spending a lot more time here than we thought we would. This is a beautiful greenspace filled with sculptures that range in style and size. My husband and I typically like very different styles and we were both able to find things we really enjoyed here so I think there is probably something for everyone. I particularly enjoyed "Nomade". It's a tall white metal sculpture made of words and the fact that it is so large meant we were actually able to go inside of it. It felt very immersive and it was cool to look up and see the words against the backdrop of a beautiful sky. There was another smaller white statue of a girl done kind of in an anime or cartoon style that I also really enjoyed. Although it's very walkable and makes for a lovely stroll, we did miss a few of the pieces because the park seems to be home to a small population of unhoused people and we didn't want to bother them as they were mostly still sleeping. The park is free and open to everyone so there is no reason not to stop and check it out if you're in the area. You have nothing to lose and a lot to potentially gain.

Wow! Des Moines locals are certainly lucky to have such a special place in their city…read more The location is so easy to get to. Street parking was plentiful. The size and quality of this sculpture garden was impressive. The artwork was diverse and very interesting. The artists are very creative and talented. A must visit!

If you want to be remembered or leave a legacy, support the work of this museum. They need more…read morespace for exhibitions, a proper store for merchandising, climate-controlled space, in an extraordinary building. Surely, those whose families have built and sustained this community can come forth and donate the resources to make this the kind of place residents can be proud of. Currently housed in the Ames Cultural District next to an historic landmark and across the street from the Octagon Center for the arts, this wonderful museum is packed with historical items waiting to be displayed, used for research and exhibits worthy of this fine city. They need more volunteers, donors, members, and storage in order to stage the kind of exhibits that do justice to those who grew up here, studied here, and conducted business here. New exhibits on the craft beer industry and education are currently in process. How do you want to be remembered?

A long time in the making, the Ames Historical society has worked hard to assemble the history of…read morethe city. The pictures and story are presented in a very compelling way. Stop in and enjoy!

Amazing time, quant, peaceful & informative(: The Roman…read moreEmpire exhibit was super unexpected & exciting in my opinion w/the coin collection & history of empresses. Honestly really good exhibits. Love the landscape of Iowa w/amazing security around the facility & front desk

I'll go ahead and give them five stars because it was free the day/time I went, and they don't…read moreforce you to exit thru the gift shop. Otherwise it's a bit small but since I don't know what they charge even I won't judge them for that. What they did have was generally pretty impressive, the Grant Wood collection was surprisingly beautiful. The Roman section had some great historic items as well. There's as a large focus on local Iowa artists, and a lot of landscape works at the moment at least. Plenty of free parking in the area on weekdays, I saw a garage too but don't know the situation. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely worth checking out. Building is old and pretty cool.