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See the mansion from the inside out, learn about the architecture and technology involved in its construction. Get an insider's glimpse into the daily lives of its residents.
Tour the original studio where artist Grant Wood lived and worked from 1924 to 1934. Designed and built by Wood, this light-filled carriage house loft was where he painted "American Gothic" and many other famous works. Operated by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, which houses the world'
Cedar Rapids, IA Visitors CentersThe world's largest collection of works by Regionalist artist and Cedar Rapids native Grant Wood. Changing selection from the museum's 5,200-piece collection and traveling exhibitions from other museums. "Art in Roman Life" exhibit includes more than 50
Cedar Rapids, IA MuseumsThis 10,000-square-foot learning center is set among a diverse system of trails and natural habitats. See replicas of historic and prehistoric artifacts, a full-size replica of a wickiup and American Indian family, and a "Hall of Habitats" highlighting Iowa'
Cedar Rapids, IA Nature CentersPermanent and changing exhibits, including "Living Along the Tributaries"
Cedar Rapids, IA MuseumsOne of 25 properties of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Brucemore is a 26-acre estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids with rolling lawns, formal garden, 1915 Lord and Burnham greenhouse, 1927 swimming pool, and duck pond. The home is a 21-room Queen Anne-style mansion built in 1886. (
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