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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.

Pioneer Heritage Exhibit in Storm Lake

Buena Vista County – Contact the Buena Vista County Historical Society at (712) 732-4955

Albert City Historical Museum
Buena Vista County Historical Society Museum
Log Cabin Museum, Storm Lake
Sioux Rapids Historical Society Museum
Harker House, Storm Lake
Central Passenger Depot, Storm Lake
Storm Lake Public Library
Allee, Jessee J. & Mary F House, Newell
Brooke Creek Bridge, Sioux Rapids
Cha-Ya-Ta Site, Linn Grove
Pioneer Heritage Exhibit, Storm Lake

Clay County – contact the Parker Historical Society at (712) 262-3304 or Click here to view email address.

Abbie Gardner Cabin Arts on Grand, Spencer
Parker House Museum, Spencer
Clay County Courthouse, Spencer
Grand Avenue Historic Commercial District, Spencer
Kirchner, Philip, & Anna Parrish Log House, Peterson
Little Sioux River Bridge, Spencer
Logen Center School No. 5, Dickens
Ross, Seymour, Round Barn, Gillett Grove

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
Dickinson County Museum, Spirit Lake
Higgins Museum, Okoboji
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, Arnolds Park
Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Museum, Arnolds Park
Lakes Art Center, Okoboji

Emmet County – Contact the Emmet County Historical Society at (712) 362-2750

Emmet County Historical Society, Estherville
Brugjeld-Peterson Family Farmstead District, AKA: Lakeside Farm, Wallingford
Ellsworth Ranch Bridge, Armstrong
Thomsen Round Barn, Armstrong
Estherville Public Library, Estherville