Museums in Iowa

Come see unique aviation history from years ago all in one place

The last location where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson played before their tragic deaths.

A museum showcasing the life of "Buffalo Bill"

Architectural elements and building materials for this house were transported from Salisbury, England.

A replica of the self-taught naturalist's iconic cabin stands inside a library near his hometown.

This small museum is dedicated to one of the most influential, yet obscure, jazz legends of Prohibition.

The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of sprint car racing, next to one of the country's most historic dirt tracks.

An Iowa town celebrates its heritage with the tallest working Dutch windmill in North America.

Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

The world's only three-story rotary jail is now a museum to a bizarre trend in prison design.

This seemingly charming home memorializes and honors the victims of a century-old unsolved murder.

The oldest university museum west of the Mississippi retains its 19th century feel.

An old town theater converted into a celebration of the hobo legacy.

Most comprehensive museum in America devoted to one ethnic group.