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.
Waterloo, IA MuseumsMidwest art including works by Grant Wood, Marvin Cone and Thomas Hart Benton; American decorative arts and international folk art; the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States. Interactive youth gallery, gift store, performances, programs and classes.
Waterloo, IA Art CentersOne of only 27 National Heritage Areas in the U.S., Silos & Smokestacks tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness, and farm life through a network of sites, events and communities. The 37-county heritage area is bordered by the Mississippi River, I-80, and I-35
Waterloo, IA Historic SitesThis 1867 gristmill, one of the largest in the state, is located on the beautiful Wapsipinicon River in downtown Independence...
A visual history of our agricultural heritage and the role of small communities in rural America. Antique farm implements, to...
This 1892 depot is filled with railroad items and houses the Buchanan County Tourism Visitors Center. See a 1924 steam locomo...
Nature Center features displays and dioramas that interpret woodlands wetlands and prairies. Hands-on exhibits allow visitors...