State Historical Society of Iowa Museum

Exhibits include a venture into Iowa's past when glaciers pushed their way through and mammoths roamed the plains, state's frontier and prairie past where kid-friendly activities such as pushing a plow or carrying buckets with a shoulder yoke can be had. Fossil, Native American, wildlife, and Iowa U.S. Civil War flags on display. Cafe Baratta's inside.

• free
• museum
• history
• coffee

Address

600 E Locust St

Getting there

East Village

Hours

Tue-Sat 9AM-4:30PM, closed Mon, Sun and holidays

Price

Free

Website

iowahistory.org (opens in a new tab)