Museums
Rensselaer Russell House Museum – Grout Museum District
This small jewel of mid-Victorian architecture, completed in 1861, is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Guided tours allow visitors to step into an authentic Victorian interior, including original family belongings. Make purchases in the Pie Safe Museum Gift Shop, and wander through picturesque Victorian gardens.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 1-5 Tue.-Sat., Apr.-May and Sep.-Oct.; 9-5 Tue.-Fri., 1-5 Sat., June-Aug. Limited hours in Dec.
- Address
- 520 W. Third St.
- Phone
- 319-233-0262
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.groutmuseumdistrict.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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