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Sights and landmarks in Ames

6 sights worth seeing in Ames: landmarks, galleries, monuments and viewpoints.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Sights and landmarks in Ames

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    Ames History Center

    A small museum run by the local historical society with exhibits and displays on Ames history. Books, historic postcards, and self-guided walking tour brochures are available for purchase here.

    Tue-Sat 10AM-4PMFree

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    Brunnier Art Museum

    Holding fine and decorative art items from around the world, including European decorative arts and American prints, paintings and sculpture, with an emphasis on Iowan artists.

    Tue-Fri 11AM-4PM, Sat Sun 1-4PMFree; suggested donation of $3

  3. See

    Campanile

    Overlooking the central lawn is this classically-designed clock and bell tower, frequently used as an icon for the university.

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    Christian Peterson Art Museum

    Located in one of the oldest buildings on campus, this museum holds a series of changing contemporary art exhibitions. A small sculpture garden with changing exhibits is located behind the building.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-4PMFree; donations accepted

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    Farm House Museum

    The oldest building on campus, the Farm House was the center of life for the model farm that was the entirety of the university during its founding years. Today it is operated as a historical museum with period furnishings.

    Mon Wed Fri noon-4PM, Tue Thu 12:30-4PMFree, $3 suggested donation per visitor

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    Reiman Gardens

    It was created to provide staff and students of the university a place to relax and enjoy nature. It is a large botanical garden with indoor and outdoor displays. Among the highlights are a lovely rose garden, a conservatory, and a popular butterfly garden.

    Daily 9AM-4:30PM; extended hours in summer$8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Ames (CC BY-SA 4.0).