Meredith Willson Boyhood Home

In 1902 Meredith Willson, who immortalized his hometown of Mason City as River City in “The Music Man,” was born in this 1895 house. It is now filled with family memorabilia, musical treasures and period furnishings.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
1-5 Tue.-Sun. Closed most holidays.
Address
308 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Phone
641-424-2852
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.themusicmansquare.org
Map
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