Wagaman Mill & Museum Lynnville Iowa

Wagaman Mill & Museum Lynnville Iowa Open Sundays 1pm-4pm Memorial Day weekend through the last Sunday in September or by appointment. Admission is Free with donations welcome. SUPPORT THE MILL!

Wagaman Mill and Museum in Lynnville, Ia showcases the people and history of small town Iowa. Items donated by local residents and their descendants are displayed throughout the historic mill. The interior is restored and contains an operating water-powered turbine. Constructed in 1848; the mill has been used as a saw mill; carding mill; flour mill; feed mill; and as a generating station for elect

ricity before opening as a museum in 1999. The mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. Jasper County Conservation Board and the Lynnville Historical Society operate the mill in a joint effort and offer guided tours and host field day trips for 3rd and 4th grade students. The facility is handicapped accessible, has a picnic area and can accommodate bus parking. School field trips can be arranged by calling the Jasper County Conservation Board at (641) 792-9780. The museum is open Sundays, Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September from 2:00pm – 4:00pm or by appointment. BECOME A MEMBER! Annual Membership dues are $10 per person and are payable in January of each year. Membership does not obligate you to serve in any capacity but does allow you to receive the Historical Society’s newsletter. Dues can be mailed to
Lynnville Historical Society
200 East St PO BOX 113
Lynnville, Ia 50153

We have been busy sprucing up the mill in preparation for our summer tours, including our 150th Celebration in June!
03/24/2025

We have been busy sprucing up the mill in preparation for our summer tours, including our 150th Celebration in June!

When the water is too low to fish off the bank, you literally fish off the dam! Not sure who this is but made for some...
09/15/2024

When the water is too low to fish off the bank, you literally fish off the dam! Not sure who this is but made for some really great photo opportunities!

Thank you to those and came down to the mill today! Great to meet new friends and to reminisce with old friends! Eve...
09/15/2024

Thank you to those and came down to the mill today! Great to meet new friends and to reminisce with old friends! Even had one try out our old bed😁

09/15/2024

Wes and I will be down at the mill for tours again this afternoon! Only a couple of Sundays left for the mill to be open this summer. Remember we are always available for scheduled group tours.

08/18/2024

Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Wes and I (Jaci) will be at the mill this afternoon giving tours.

We are going to start adding an article to our newsletter for people to guess "what is this?"Here is a sample! This sh...
07/22/2024

We are going to start adding an article to our newsletter for people to guess "what is this?"
Here is a sample! This should be an easy one for many of you.
Also if you do not get our newsletter and would be interested in receiving it, Please send a note to...Lynnville Historical Society. Box 113. Lynnville, Iowa 50153

Wes and I enjoyed all of the guests we had at the Mill today! It really is extra fun to have young people who are inter...
07/22/2024

Wes and I enjoyed all of the guests we had at the Mill today! It really is extra fun to have young people who are interested in our history and like listening to our stories!
Remember the mill is open this summer on Sunday afternoons 1 till 4

07/01/2024

Ian gave us a concert yesterday and even repeated it so I could get it on video! Thanks so much!

Wes and I had a great time at the mill yesterday! We had visitors from as close as 2 blocks away to as far as Florida...
07/01/2024

Wes and I had a great time at the mill yesterday! We had visitors from as close as 2 blocks away to as far as Florida! Others came from Montezuma, Newton, Colfax, Pella & Des Moines.

06/27/2024

Wesley Vandekrol and I (Jaci) will be down at the Old Mill for Tours this Sunday afternoon, come Visit and check out the Museum!

This week is Iowa Museum WeekAnd letting you know that the Wagaman Mill & Museum Lynnville Iowa will be open every Sunda...
06/12/2024

This week is Iowa Museum Week
And letting you know that the Wagaman Mill & Museum Lynnville Iowa will be open every Sunday afternoon this summer from 1 till 4. If you are in the area and looking for something interesting to do on a Sunday. Stop in and see us, we would love to give you a tour! Free (donations always welcome)

05/25/2024

If you are in Lynnville on Sunday, checking on the river make sure to come on in to the mill. We will be open at 1 for tours.

05/25/2024

We are officially open starting Memorial Day weekend.

Who are the children highlighted inside the cover of the Lynnville Sully annual?
05/25/2024

Who are the children highlighted inside the cover of the Lynnville Sully annual?

Inside the wheelhouse!
05/22/2024

Inside the wheelhouse!

And the walk bridge!
05/21/2024

And the walk bridge!

Another showing the wheel house door and the water barely going under the bridge into town. They have the road closed c...
05/21/2024

Another showing the wheel house door and the water barely going under the bridge into town. They have the road closed cause of water over the road

Address

200 East Street, PO Box 113
Lynnville, IA
50153

Telephone

+16415272080

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Wagaman Mill & Museum Lynnville Iowa posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Wagaman Mill & Museum Lynnville Iowa:

Shortcuts

Share

Category