Dover Museum

Dover Museum Dover Museum The Dover Historical Society was established in 1995 following the gift of the former glove factory-creamery building for a museum.

The Society uses the building to provide for the recognition and preservation of historical artifacts of New London and the surrounding areas. Displays include items used in the home, on the farm, in churches and former businesses of our area. The "Brick Room" library has significant historical records of Henry County. Volunteers provide help to many visitors with their family genealogy searches,

demonstrate skills and crafts used by settlers to school groups and offer meals to School Reunion and other social events.

Pictured are some of the art pieces from Dover Museum’s Art in August. We are so grateful to the artists from our commu...
08/31/2026

Pictured are some of the art pieces from Dover Museum’s Art in August. We are so grateful to the artists from our community who loaned their art for display!
Works by: Robin Fisher, Glenna Voyles, Rod Cooper, Sis and Myah Phillips, Sherry Walljasper, Joy Davis, Darlene Norton, Chester & Ila Coleman, Vercie Giberson-Brown, Patti Shores, Lois Finke, Cathryn Layer, Margaret Watson, Nell Williams, Janice Thornburg, Dora Riepe, & Geneva Hill were available for viewing.
Thank You!

Sunday, August 30th at 1:30 PM you are invited to hear an interesting presentation “VFW Auxiliary GPS Mapping at Burge C...
08/24/2026

Sunday, August 30th at 1:30 PM you are invited to hear an interesting presentation “VFW Auxiliary GPS Mapping at Burge Cemetery”. This is a 4-H project completed by Mila Howard.

08/24/2026

UPDATE: Thank you for everyone’s concern. The wallet has been found!

Dover Day was wonderful for our community even though we had an incident that saddened us. One of our Dover Museum volunteers had their wallet stolen from the museum Saturday. We would be most grateful if the wallet were returned.

Reminder: Dover Museum Art in August displays will only be available today and next Sunday, August 30th from 1-4 PMPerha...
08/23/2026

Reminder: Dover Museum Art in August displays will only be available today and next Sunday, August 30th from 1-4 PM

Perhaps you know Glenna Voyles, Robin Fisher, and Rod Cooper or remember Dora Riepe, and Margaret Watson whose art is on display along with many other members of our community. There are nearly 50 wonderful works of art to view.

Breakfast, but not just any breakfast! Come to the New London City Park as Dover Museum will be serving a delicious bre...
08/18/2026

Breakfast, but not just any breakfast!

Come to the New London City Park as Dover Museum will be serving a delicious breakfast starting at 8 AM, this Saturday, August 22 as part of the Dover Day celebration!

Egg casserole, coffee cakes, rolls, fruit and beverage will be served along with gluten free choices. Your free will offering in support of ongoing projects at Dover Museum will be greatly appreciated.

We will welcome you this Sunday afternoon, August 16th at 1:30 PM. Come experience a presentation on the Wish Book: the...
08/15/2026

We will welcome you this Sunday afternoon, August 16th at 1:30 PM. Come experience a presentation on the Wish Book: the history of mail-order catalogs.

We look forward to seeing you Sunday at Dover Museum, 213 W Main St., New London, Iowa.

Dover Museum Art in August Artist story:Attached is a story written by one of our featured artists, Dora Riepe. Come to...
08/07/2026

Dover Museum Art in August

Artist story:

Attached is a story written by one of our featured artists, Dora Riepe. Come to the museum to see the picture Dora painted that accompanied the story.

This art and many others will be on display during the month of August. Visit any Sunday 1-4 PM or Saturday, August 22 8 AM - 1 PM during Dover Day.

Coming soon!History of the Mail Order Catalog Imagine no online shopping, no big-box stores, and then you receive in the...
08/05/2026

Coming soon!
History of the Mail Order Catalog

Imagine no online shopping, no big-box stores, and then you receive in the mail a catalog. A catalog from which you can order anything from a new hat to a ready to build house!

Join us for this interesting presentation that celebrates the catalogs that helped shape everyday life in America.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16,2026 at 1:30 PM
DOVER MUSEUM , 213 W MAIN St., NEW LONDON, IA

DOVER MUSEUM presents ART in AUGUST Select artwork will be on display at Dover Museum during the month of August. The 4...
08/01/2026

DOVER MUSEUM presents ART in AUGUST

Select artwork will be on display at Dover Museum during the month of August. The 46+ donated and loaned works all are created by artists with a New London area connection. Your opportunities to view the art will be every Sunday in August from 1-4 PM and during Dover Day Saturday August 22 from 8 AM - 1 PM.

It will be hot outside, but cool and comfortable at Dover Museum where there is so much to see. The museum is open 1-4 ...
07/26/2026

It will be hot outside, but cool and comfortable at Dover Museum where there is so much to see. The museum is open 1-4 Sunday afternoons.

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213 W Main Street
New London, IA
52645

Opening Hours

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

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+13193672573

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