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Abbie Gardner Cabin and Musuem open


712-332-7248
74 Monument Drive
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331    map


The Abbie Gardner-Sharp Cabin and the Spirit Lake Massacre Monument are open seven days a week, beginning Saturday, Memorial Weekend, through September 30.  Hours are 9 AM to 4 PM weekends and 12 to 4 PM weekdays.  Admission to by free will donation.   



 

Clark Museum


(712) 338-2147
1 mile West & 1/2 mile North of the MIlford, IA Catholic Church    map


ijclark2@msn.com



 

Dickinson County Museum open


712-336-5928
1708 Keokuk Avenue
Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360    map


The Dickinson County Museum is open 1 to 5 PM daily, June through mid-September.  The building is one of the original depots found along the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul Railroad, and it now houses an extensive collection that depicts the area's historic railroad, agricultural, resort and industrial eras.  The museum is just west of downtown Spirit Lake, along Highways 71 and 9.



 

Dickinson County Nature Center


(712) 336-6352
2279 170th St.
Okoboji, Iowa 51355    map

http://www.co.dickinson.ia.us/departments/naturecenter.asp
bpeters@co.dickinson.ia.us



 

Higgins Musuem open


(712) 332-5859
1507 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, Iowa 51355    map

http://www.thehigginsmuseum.org

The Higgins Museum, one of Okoboji's more unusual attractions, is devoted to the history of national banking in the United States from 1863 to 1935.  Exhibits of national bank notes from Iowa and adjoining states illustrate the heyday of America's use of hometown paper money.  An extensive collection of turn-of-the-century Iowa postcards and a numismatic research library, which is available for use by appointment, are also part of the Higgins Museum.  The museum is on Sanborn Avenue in Okoboji, three-quarters of a mile west of Highway 71.  Open daily, except Mondays, from mid-May through September, 11 AM to 5:30 PM.  For group tours or research appointments, call 712-332-5859 or visit www.thehigginsmuseum.org.



 

Iowa Rock n Roll Music Museum and Association open


712-332-6540
91 Lake St (next to Arnolds Park Amusement Park)
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331    map

http://www.iowarocknroll.com
irrma@okobojichamber.com

The Iowa Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Museum is now open in its new location adjacent to the Roof Garden.  It houses instruments, posters and memorabilia from Iowa's very own rock n' roll bands.  For more information on the museum or to become a member of the Iowa Rock N' Roll Music Association, contact Doris Welle at 712-332-6540 or check out www.iowarocknroll.com.



 

Maritime Museum open


712-332-5264
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51360    map

http://www.arnoldspark.com
ap@arnoldspark.com

Relive the days of steamboats, motor launches and wooden cruisers with a visit to the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum.  The museum has amassed a vast collection of local photographs, articles and artifacts from the Iowa Great Lakes early 'golden days' of boating.  Special features of the museum include a fully restored boathouse, 25 classic wooden runabouts, an exhibit of period swimsuits and recreational fishing and hunting articles.  You'll recognize several familiar hallmarks from the old amusement park.  Come visit the Maritime Museum in the Okoboji Spirit Center.  Open year-round with extended hours Memorial Day through Labor Day. 



 

Westport Rural School Museum open


712-332-2969    map


To relive days of the past in a one-room school, visit the Westport Rural School Museum.  This unique museum is in Kenue Park, one mile west of Highway 71 on the County Home Road (170th Street).  The school is open 10 AM to 2 PM Monday through Friday, July through August.  For other times, call for an appointment at 712-332-2969. 




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