Polk County, IA Museums
Ankeny Area Historical Society Museum
Two museums house artifacts from the Ankeny area, including military items, several period rooms, a school room with historical items from Ankeny schools, and a nurses'
State Historical Building
In a modern glass and granite building, discover an exciting hands-on approach to exploring Iowa'
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
Learn about Iowa military history from 1846 to the present. See uniforms, flags, trench art, small arms, artillery, UH-1 "Huey" helicopter, AH-63 "Cobra,"
Big Creek Historical Museum
Displays and artifacts depicting the rich history of the Big Creek area. Located in historic city hall building built in 1863 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.