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Charles H. MacNider Museum


category : Museums
Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art, and the largest collection anywhere of puppets, marionettes and related props by the famous puppeteer Bil Baird. View changing exhibitions of sculptures, graphics, crafts and paintings. Enjoy art festivals, programs, music concerts, films and classes.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 9-9 Tue. and Thu.; 9-5 Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed holidays.
Address: 303 Second St. SE
Phone: 641-421-3666
Our Email: macnider@macniderart.org
Our Website:www.macniderart.org

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