Garnavillo Historical Society and Museums

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Garnavillo Historical Society and Museums Free Admission. Open June - Sept. Saturday & Sunday 1-4. Any other time, call for appointment. Focus: 19th-early 20th Century & before.

Three historical museum buildings: brick church, Lodge Hall & cabin in park. Many historic documents and artifacts. Many archeological exhibits from local area, James O. Crosby, Elias Williams and Althea Sherman collections.
1902 Crestmobile, historical maps and wide variety of other exhibits.

Each month features past event photos and/or news articles about July 4th festivities, dating from the 1800s to 2000. T...
10/10/2026

Each month features past event photos and/or news articles about July 4th festivities, dating from the 1800s to 2000. The 2027 Calendars are available for a $10 donation at the Garnavillo Library, NYL Insurance Office, or by calling or emailing the Historical Society - 563-880-5078, [email protected].

A big thank you to our visitors and greeters this past summer. The Garnavillo Museum is still accessible during the "of...
10/07/2026

A big thank you to our visitors and greeters this past summer. The Garnavillo Museum is still accessible during the "off season" for those wanting to visit or do genealogy/historical research. Call 563-880-5078 or email [email protected] to schedule your personal tour or research time.

If you haven't visited the Garnavillo Historical Museum yet, you still have a chance to do so before we close for the se...
09/19/2026

If you haven't visited the Garnavillo Historical Museum yet, you still have a chance to do so before we close for the season. Check it out this weekend or next. A new interactive typing display has been added along with a few other exhibits. Admission is FREE!

What are you doing Labor Day? Garnavillo Museum is open from 1-4PM. Come visit - free admission, air conditioned. The...
09/02/2026

What are you doing Labor Day? Garnavillo Museum is open from 1-4PM. Come visit - free admission, air conditioned. The Museum continues to be open Saturday and Sunday afternoons through September.

Garnavillo Museum - Open Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4 PM through September. Immerse yourself in history - appliances and to...
08/24/2026

Garnavillo Museum - Open Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4 PM through September. Immerse yourself in history - appliances and tools of the past, military memorabilia, clothing, ancient artifacts, music, photography and much much more.

☔ Don’t let rainy days get you down! Brighten your mood with a visit to the Garnavillo Museum — where history and charm ...
08/09/2026

☔ Don’t let rainy days get you down! Brighten your mood with a visit to the Garnavillo Museum — where history and charm await inside.

📍 203 N. Washington Street, Garnavillo 🕐 Open Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00–4:00 PM

Come in out of the rain and discover something wonderful!

Fidelity Bank & Trust's 5 Star club patrons graced our Garnavillo Museum, Lodge Hall museum and cabin with a visit on th...
07/12/2026

Fidelity Bank & Trust's 5 Star club patrons graced our Garnavillo Museum, Lodge Hall museum and cabin with a visit on their July 9th bus trip. Thank you for taking the time to visit our historical buildings and letting us share some of Garnavillo's history.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who took time to visit the Garnavillo Museum, Lodge Hall and cabin on July 3rd and 4th. And ...
07/07/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who took time to visit the Garnavillo Museum, Lodge Hall and cabin on July 3rd and 4th. And a BIG THANK YOU to our greeters and helpers: Walter Moellering, Georgi & Ron Kaiser, Jack Henkels, Jane Thein, David Beck, June Wolter, Jon McElderry and Carol DeSotel. Not Pictured: Rozelle Howard, Barb Matt and LuAnn Kahle.

07/02/2026
Prairie Winds Garden Shed and Fence got "spruced up" and are ready for July 4th! Thanks to Ky Clefisch and Carol DeSote...
07/01/2026

Prairie Winds Garden Shed and Fence got "spruced up" and are ready for July 4th! Thanks to Ky Clefisch and Carol DeSotel!

Address

203 N Washington Street
Garnavillo, IA
52049

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15638805078

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