Free Admission for Veterans
Thank you, veterans. Receive free admission to the Iowa Heartland History Connection on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Our hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Iowa Heartland History Museum 1 Museum Drive, Ottumwa, IA, United States
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MUSEUM CLOSED – Thanksgiving Week
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Museum Closed – Christmas Week 2025
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Hands on History Summer Day Camp – For Students in Grades 1 – 4
Iowa Heartland History Museum 1 Museum Drive, Ottumwa, IA, United StatesRegister at: https://iaheartland.org/summer-camp-registration/ Spots are limited. Registration and payment must be received by May 15, 2026 to secure your student's spot. Limited scholarships/financial aid are available thanks to support from the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation. Register and select "scholarship" during the checkout process. Iowa Heartland History Connection Board of Directors will contact you for further information.
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Hands on History Summer Day Camp – Grades 5 – 8
Iowa Heartland History Museum 1 Museum Drive, Ottumwa, IA, United StatesRegister at: https://iaheartland.org/summer-camp-registration/ Spots are limited. Registration and payment must be received by May 15, 2026 to secure your student's spot. Limited scholarships/financial aid are available thanks to support from the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation. Register and select "scholarship" during the checkout process. Iowa Heartland History Connection Board of Directors will contact you for further information.
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America’s 250th Anniversary – Hometown History Celebration
Iowa Heartland History Museum 1 Museum Drive, Ottumwa, IA, United StatesSee how history has shaped our community and celebrate with us! Join us after the Agency parade and before the fireworks!
Join us for America's 250th at the Iowa Heartland History Connection!
Polar Express • Donkey Petting Zoo • Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest • See our 1920's Model A
Admission to the museum is 1/2 price! See our local history makers - inventors, builders, creatives, heroes, authors, artists, and more!
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Music on the Porch – American Gothic House
American Gothic House 300 American Gothic St, Eldon, IA, United StatesJoin our friends at the American Gothic House in Eldon, IA for a relaxing, beautiful afternoon of community, connection, and incredible live tunes!
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The History of Ottumwa Told Through Art
FeaturedIndian Hills Community College 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA, United StatesThis extensive collection from the archives of the Iowa Heartland History Connection Museum showcases Ottumwa's history from its beginning to modern times. Highlights include Native American artifacts, paintings from Ottumwa's industrial founders including the Foster and Morrell families, early photographs and maps of Ottumwa's downtown, and marketing from Ottumwa's early businesses. Located at the Indian […]
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A Not-So-Spooky Night at the Museum
Iowa Heartland History Museum 1 Museum Drive, Ottumwa, IA, United StatesPut on your costume and join us for tricks, treats, and a fun scavenger hunt through the exhibits! Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6 - 8 p.m.Kids of all agesFree will donation to benefit the Iowa Heartland History Connection's exhibits and educational programs.
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Cookies & Cocoa With Santa
Iowa Heartland History Museum 1 Museum Drive, Ottumwa, IA, United StatesCocoa & Cookies with Santa at the Iowa Heartland History Connection! Bring the family and join us at the museum on Friday, December 11, from 5-7 PM for an evening of holiday cheer, Santa photos , delicious hot cocoa and treats ! Your presence would be a real gift , and free-will donations are history-making for our museum!
