Museums
The Iowa Lakes Corridor region has a rich and diverse history. Visit any one of the museums and exhibits located throughout the four-county region. Feel free to contact the local chambers of commerce or historical societies for more information about these museums. Many of the locations listed are also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Buena Vista County
Contact the BV County Historical Society at 712.732.4955
Log Cabin Museum, Storm Lake
Chan-Ya-Ta Site, Linn Grove
Allee, Jessee J. & Mary F House, Newell
Clay County
Contact the Parker Historical Society at 712.262.3304 or parkermuseum@evertek.net
Little Sioux River Bridge, Spencer
Dickinson County
Contact the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Museum at 712.332.6540
Abbie Gardner State Historic Site, Arnolds Park
Clark Museum of Area History, Milford
Iowa Rock n' Roll Music Association Museum, Arnolds Park
Higgins Museum, Okoboji
Lakes Art Center, Okoboji
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, Arnolds Park
Emmet County
Contact the Emmet County Historical Society at 712.362.2750
Emmet County Historical Society, Estherville
Ellsworth Ranch Bridge, Armstrong
Thomsen Round Barn, Estherville
Brugjeld-Peterson Family Farmstead District, Wallingford
Estherville Public Library, Estherville