1 Museum Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Join Us

Become a part of Iowa’s rich history today!

At the Iowa Heartland History Connection we are so much more than a museum. When you give to the IHHC you are supporting children’s education, historical research services, community event spaces, and community enrichment programs.

Support can come in many shapes and sizes, but they all make a difference, from membership, funding for exhibits and community engagement that awakens the curiosity of visitors, and giving your time as a volunteer, YOUR  support makes a difference. 

Will you partner with us?

Special Projects

Make an impact in your community by giving to the Iowa Heartland History Connection. Your donation will help us achieve this year’s goals, which are to:

  • Create special events and programs for younger audiences
  • Develop new methods of using the collections for education
  • Continue digitizing the collection to make information available to wider audiences
  • Improve collection storage for long-term preservation
  • Update a part of the permanent exhibit annually so there are always new things to see
  • Revamp our social media presence to encourage community involvement


Bring life to the exhibit space in our new building through:

  • Strategic use of collections
  • Murals
  • Interactive kids’ space
  • Modern museum storytelling

As part of our commitment to serving you better, the Iowa Heartland History Connection will be temporarily closed during January and February 2025. 

This strategic decision allows us to focus on planning exciting new exhibits, refreshing our space, and preparing for a vibrant spring season! Historically, these months see lower visitor traffic, making it the perfect time to enhance your future museum experience.

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to welcome you back in March with even more to explore and enjoy!