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Dyer-Botsford Victorian House & Doll Museum


category : Museums
Tour this 1850 Victorian home, decorated circa 1870-1900. Doll museum has more than 1000 dolls. Also see hand-carved miniature circus, replica of 1850 castle, German feather Christmas tree, and war memorabilia.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 10-4 Mon.-Fri., 1-4 Sat.-Sun., May-Oct.
Address: 330 1st Ave. E.
Phone: 563-875-2414
Our Website:www.dyersville.org

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