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African American Historical and Cultural Museum
1320 E. 4th Street, 319-433-0768

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At the Museum's future site now stands a boxcar housing some of the future exhibits that will be included in the museum. Many of the African American community first moved to Iowa in a boxcar to work for the Illinois Central Railroad. The boxcar was also their first home in Waterloo. This museum will showcase the history and culture of the African American residents of Waterloo.

Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information Center
221 1st Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-266-5149

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This restored gas station is also an information center for visitors.

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium
322 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA 50601 319-233-8708, 319-234-6357

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This hands-on science center makes learning scientific principles fun through interactive exhibits and formal demonstrations. Exhibits focus on light and electricity, momentum, liquids, gases and sound. Demonstrations daily. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. Closed Sunday & Monday.

Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute & Museum
303 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-233-0745

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The museum offers a Teaching Center for youth clinics and artworks of wrestling through the ages. Also footage of Dan Gables winning the Gold at the 1972 Olympics. Open Monday - Friday 9 am-5 pm. Saturday by appointment only.

George Wyth House and Viking Pump Museum
303 Franklin Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-277-8817
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A treasure of the Cedar Falls Historical Society, the former family home of George Wyth showcases the Art Deco style of the 1920's. The third floor of the house is a small museum dedicated to the Viking Pump Company, co-founded by Wyth. Open 12-4 pm, May 1 - October 31

Grout Museum of History & Science
503 South Street, 319-234-6357

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Nationally accredited, the Grout Museum features outstanding exhibits reflecting area history. It boasts Northeast Iowa's only planetarium. Planetarium programs are offered Saturday at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm. Permanent exhibits include Pioneer Hall with five full-scale dioramas including blacksmith and carpenter shops, tool shed, log home, and mercantile store. The Museum also houses northeast Iowa's largest genealogical reference library. Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, closed Sunday and Monday.

Ice House Museum
121 Center Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-266-5149

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This circular structure built in 1921, once housed a flourishing ice business and now displays ice harvest equipment and photos depicting ice farming operations. Early farming, homemaking, and business memorabilia are also displayed. Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4:30 pm May 1 - October 31. The Ice House Museum is closed because of the 2008 flooding.

Little Red Schoolhouse Bennington #5
205 1st Street, Cedar Falls, 319-266-5149, 319-277-8817

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Built in 1909, this charming schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a pot belly stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 4:30 pm, May 1 - October 31

Rensselaer Russell House Museum
520 W 3rd St., Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-6357

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This small jewel of mid-Victorian architecture is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Informative guided tours allow visitors to enjoy a beautiful Victorian interior, which features original Russell Family belongings. Hours vary. Please call ahead.

Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
503 South St., Waterloo, IA, 319-234-6357 Part of the Grout Museum District.

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This new addition to the Grout Museum District honors all Iowan Veterans from the Civil War to the present. On display are military vehicles from each war or confrontation in which Iowa veterans served.

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