Charles H. MacNider Museum

Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art, and the largest collection anywhere of puppets, marionettes and related props by the famous puppeteer Bil Baird. View changing exhibitions of sculptures, graphics, crafts and paintings. Enjoy art festivals, programs, music concerts, films and classes.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
9-9 Tue. and Thu.; 9-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed holidays.
Address
303 Second St. SE
Phone
641-421-3666
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.macniderart.org
Map
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