Museums

Grout Museum of History & Science – Grout Museum District

History collection focuses on the period from 1933, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
9-5 Tue.-Sat.
Address
503 South St.
Phone
319-234-6357
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.groutmuseumdistrict.org
Map
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Upcoming Events

Events in Waterloo

Apr
25
Mother Day Extravaganza
May
2
Annual Fourth Street Cruise
May
14–17
My Waterloo Days
May
21
Annual Spring Golf Classic
Jun
14
Gorgeous Garden Promenade: Summer Escapes
Jun
14
Rooftop Jazz
Jun–Jul
18–16
Waterloo Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts
Jun–Jul
18–16
Waterloo Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts