Museum Hours
Tue-Sat 9am to 5pm

Museum Phone

319-234-6357

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Volunteers are VIPs

Volunteers — people just like you — are a major reason why the Grout Museum District continues to be recognized as the region's cornerstone of history, culture and science. New volunteers are always welcome, and you can choose from opportunities that match your availability and talents.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact Anna at 319-234-6357 or Contact Us.

Positions Available:

Museum School Assistant
RRHM Docent
Exhibit Space Monitor
Museum Store Assistant
RRHM Cleaner
Group Tour Assistant
Special Events Assistant

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Yours Ever, Your Own: Tales of Love from the Civil War
"It does me so much good to get long letters from you. Don't think I get tired, ... Learn More
Honor Your Veteran
Bring the family to the Sullivan Brother's Iowa Veteran's Musuem and watch your ... Learn More
BESA: Albanian Muslims Who Saved Jews During World War II, Photographs by Norman Gershman
In 2003, Norman Gershman, renowned photographer, embarked on a project to find a ... Learn More
Covered By Glory: Civil War Commemorative Quilts
During the Civil War many women turned to needlework to fill the long lonesome h ... Learn More
Saturday Matinee: "A Day In October"
"A Day In October", based on fact, is about the movement of Danish Jews out of D ... Learn More
All Iowa Veteran's Reunion
Please join the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum on Saturday, May 19 for a ... Learn More
PCI: Poop Cycle Investigation
The PCI Exhibit takes visitors on a fun and interactive trip through the "Iowa M ... Learn More
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Saturday Matinees: Windtalkers
During WWII a Navajo language was used for encoding top-secret messages, which p ... Learn More
Leonard Katoski Memorial Golf Tournament
The cost of entry for the 18th Annual Leonard Katoski Golf Tournament is $35 plu ... Learn More
2012 Curious Kids Club Program
The cost of the summer 2012 membership is $35.00 per family. Curious Kids Club m ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Civil War Quilt Activities
Participate in a variety of activities, such as creating mini quilts out of pape ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders "Victorian Children"
During the Victorian Era, clothing, games and activities worn and played by chil ... Learn More
Star Party-May
All Star Parties are held at Prairie Grove Park located at 4th St. and Shaulis R ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders "Our Amazing (And Gross!) Body"
Join us during Weekly Wonders at the Imaginarium to discover just how amazing (a ... Learn More
Star Party-June
All Star Parties are held at Prairie Grove Park located at 4th St. and Shaulis R ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders "Fourth of July and the US Flag"
Learn fun facts about America's birthday. When was the 4th of July officially de ... Learn More
Star Party-July
All Star Parties are held at Prairie Grove Park located at 4th St. and Shaulis R ... Learn More
Star Party-August
All Star Parties are held at Prairie Grove Park located at 4th St. and Shaulis R ... Learn More
Star Party-September
All Star Parties are held at Prairie Grove Park located at 4th St. and Shaulis R ... Learn More
Summer Day Camp-Building a Log Cabin
Participants will learn how pioneers built homes, what materials were used and h ... Learn More
Transit of Venus Across the Sun
The Black Hawk Astronomy Club and the Grout Museum will host an opportunity for ... Learn More
Summer Day Camp- Re-enacting Russell-Lamson History
A day of historical research, re-enacting and interpretation will inspire partic ... Learn More
Weekly Wonder "Flag Day"
June 14 is flag day. Learn why Americans recognize this day every June. Particip ... Learn More
Summer Day Camp: Science of Zoom!
Race into some fast paced fun this summer during the Science of Zoom Day Camp at ... Learn More
WAC-Women in Army Corps in WWII
American history who were trained at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, in 1942. In the mont ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders "Civil War Days"
Learn what it was like to grow up during the Civil War. Enjoy games played by yo ... Learn More
Rocket Camp 2012
Get ready for some high-flying summer fun at the Imaginarium's Rocket Camp 2012! ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders "Physics Olympics"
Start off the Summer Olympics early by challenging yourself to a few Olympic com ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: American Indian Code Talkers
During World War II, the Navajo and other American Indian tribal members were ch ... Learn More
Weekly Wonders: Great Scientists Throughout History
Come discover the greatest scientist throughout history and their potentially ca ... Learn More
Science On Ice!
Join us as we transform Young Arena into Iowa's largest Classroom. Come out to f ... Learn More
Saturday Matinee: "A Day In October"
"A Day In October", based on fact, is about the movement of Danish Jews out of D ... Learn More
The Danish Solution Documentary
"The Danish Solution" (Dir. Karen Cantor and Camilla Kjaeruleff, 2033) details t ... Learn More
When Victoria Still Had A Secret
This exhibit will reveal the REAL secret behind a sixteen inch waist. See why Vi ... Learn More
Memorial Day
Come to the museum after Waterloo's Memorial Day Parade for free food and fun ac ... Learn More
All Iowa Veteran's Reunion
Please join the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum on Saturday, May 19 for a ... Learn More
Native Words, Native Warriors
When the United States issued the call to arms in World Wars I and II, American ... Learn More
Stars and Stripes Quilt Retreat
About the featured speaker and teacher:

Since 1980, noted area q ... Learn More
Iwo Jima Revisited
On Saturday June 16th, David Greene will share his impressions and photos of his ... Learn More
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