category : Museums
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.

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
Our Email: macnider@macniderart.org
Our Website:www.macniderart.org

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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.

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Stebens Children's Theater

Children's theater with seven main stage shows during the school year.

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Charles H. MacNider Museum

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Music Man Square

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Meredith Willson Boyhood Home

Lime Creek Nature Center

Stebens Children's Theater

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