Grout Museum

The Grout Museum District in Waterloo, IA offers 4 distinct Museums to discover the past, present and future and your place in it.

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Why Waterloo is a WWII American Heritage City @GroutMuseum

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The Voices of Iowa project highlights 2,300 Veteran's Stories @GroutMuseum

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Join the Friends of the Grout Historic Houses on December 7th for Christmas at Russell Square: https://t.co/QbzRTr8O0D

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Join us on November 23 at Snowden House for a "Harvest Tea Party!"

Celebrate the bounty of the season with delicious themed treats, crafts and a custom tea blend from our sponsor Tea Cellar!

Spots are limited! Sign up today to secure your spot.

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Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s Veterans Day program at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans. We had a wonderful turn out which included WWII Veterans and Museum supporters David Greene and Curly Hultman.

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Join us for special hours, 11AM-3PM, in honor of Veterans Day!

All Veterans & Active Duty receive free admission in recognition of their service.

A program with Historian Bob Neymeyer and former Waterloo Mayor Tim Hurley will be held at 12:30PM.

Light refreshments available.

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Join us Mon. for special hours, 11AM-3PM, in honor of Veterans Day! All Veterans and Active Duty receive free admission in recognition of their service.

A program w/ Historian Bob Neymeyer & former Waterloo Mayor Tim Hurley will be at 12:30PM.

Light refreshments available.

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Stop by the Museum today to celebrate Madison Sullivan's 105th birthday! Become an honorary “Sullivan” by making a donation.

Proceeds will benefit the USS Iowa BB4 Exhibit.

All donors will receive a shamrock pin!

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The Grout Museum district has a special museum devoted to Iowa Veterans, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. The Waterloo museum, to date, has captured over 2300 stories from Iowa veterans to date. Oral historian Pat Kinney explains how oral history project works and shares the Iowa veteran stories that stand out.

Auto-play timestamps:
00:52 - Voices of Iowa Project is actively collecting veteran stories
02:50 - How @GroutMuseum is finding veteran stories in Iowa
10:41 - The Sullivan Brothers: Four Waterloo brothers perished together
20:22 - Waterloo's World War II Heritage Designation is 1 of 38 in the USA
25:47 - The Grout Museum District in Waterloo, Iowa

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All exhibits are included with your museum admission! Winter hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM.

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What's currently on display at the GMD?

"Who We Are: Bosnians in the Cedar Valley," through Dec 17

"Fire & Ice: Fossils," through Dec 31

"D-Day: From Normandy to Berlin," through May 31, 2025

Opening Nov 12, "On The Ballot: Cedar Valley African Americans in Politics"

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Join the Grout Museum District on November 23 for a "Harvest Tea Party!"

Enjoy activities, treats and tea all themed for the season.

Cost is $12 for members and $18 for non-members. Spots are limited! Sign up early to secure yours.

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Please join us as we congratulate Diane and Benjamin on their Museum anniversaries! This month, Diane has been with the Grout Museum for 17 years and Benjamin 2!

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Join the Friends of the Grout Historic Houses on December 7 for "Christmas in Russell Square." https://t.co/QbzRTr8O0D

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GMD winter hours begin tomorrow, Nov. 1 and will continue through Mar. 1.

Grout Museum/SBIVM: Tues.-Sat.: 10AM-4PM

Norris Corson Family Planetarium Showtimes: Tues.-Fri.: 3PM, Sat.: 11AM & 1:30PM

Imaginarium: Open Fri. & Sat.: 10AM-4PM

Science Demos: Sat. at 11AM & 1:30PM

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Education staff are in costume, ready to greet today’s Museum Schoolers!

Happy Halloween from your friends at the Grout Museum District!

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Get in to the spirit of the holiday season with one of our upcoming Snowden House Tea Parties! https://t.co/ID1BKm8RWF

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The Imaginarium will be closed on Tuesday, October 29.

We apologize for any inconvenience!