Grout Museum District
503 South St.
Waterloo, IA 50701

Web Site:

www.groutmuseumdistrict.org

Email:

info@gmdistrict.org

Region:

East

County:

Black Hawk

Phone:

(319) 234-6357

Fax:

(319) 236-0500

Admission:

Iowa Veterans Museum/ Grout Museum of History & Science:
$10 for adults
$5.00 for veterans, active duty and children 4-13

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium:
$5 adults and children 4-13

Rensselaer Russell House Museum:
$5 adults and children 4-13

Members and children under 3: Free

Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Grout Museum District has changing exhibits throughout the year, and consists of four sites that are open to the public and one site that is available for rentals:

SULLIVAN BROTHERS IOWA VETERANS MUSEUM
503 South St., Waterloo, IA
319-234-6357
Iowa veterans have a million stories to tell - tales of heroism, adventure and sadly of trauma and death. For 150 years Iowa men and women have stepped forward to take an oath to preserve the union, safeguard democracy and defend against terrorism in times of war and peace. Iowans gave this service in numbers proportionately larger than most states and without the expectation of fame or fortune, a tradition that continues today.The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors all Iowans who served the nation from the Civil War to the present. The collection, preservation and interpreation of their stories and artifacts are the core mission of the museum.

GROUT MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE
503 South St., Waterloo, IA
319-234-6357
The Grout Museum of History & Science’s history collection focuses on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras. Planetarium shows are at 11:00am, 1:30 and 3:00pm on Saturdays. The museum’s hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday.

BLUEDORN SCIENCE IMAGINARIUM
322 Washington, Waterloo, IA
319-233-8708
A ‘playground for the imagination”, this interactive science center provides fun hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. Visitors unravel the mysteries of motion with scientific experiments: Roll-A-Ball, Bernoulli Ball, and the hammer table. Science demonstrations are at 11:00am, 1:30 and 3:00pm on Saturdays, and include such topics as Creepy Crawlies, Combustion, Chemistry, Snakes Alive, Kitchen Science, and Super Cold. The museum’s hours are 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday.

RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM
520 West 3rd St., Waterloo, IA, 50701
319-233-0262
Nestled in the heart of northeast Iowa is a small jewel of American mid-Victorian architecture. Completed in 1861, this lovely brick structure is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County.  Audio or guided tours allow visitors to step into an authentic Victorian interior, including original family belongings and wander through picturesque Victorian gardens. The museum's hours are: April-May and September-October 1:00-5:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday / June-August 9:00am-5:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday / Scheduled tours only during November
-March.

SNOWDEN HOUSE
306 Washington St. • Waterloo, IA 50701
319-234-3709
The Victorian Italianate architectural style home was completed in 1881. This elegant facility is available for rent. The main level meeting room and dining room seats up to 80 people for a luncheon. The large kitchen includes use of stoves, warmer and refrigerator. The second level auditorium is equipped with a stage and will seat 100 for dinner at banquet tables, 75 at round tables or 170 theatre style. The second floor is currently not handicapped accessible.