Northwest Iowa, Iowa
Immerse yourself in Iowa's sun-drenched Great Lakes Region for year-round recreation. Visit Sioux City landmarks, and retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. Experience festival traditions that bring old and young together in celebration.
Explore Northwest Iowa
Calhoun County Museum and Machinery Exhibit
A former school houses 34 rooms and displays of antique furnishings, birds and animals, vintage clothing and an old-time post office and bank. Horse-drawn machinery is displayed in two adjacent buildings.
Rockwell City, IA MuseumsSanford Museum and Planetarium
Permanent exhibits on the history and prehistory of Northwest Iowa. The West Gallery holds temporary exhibits on a variety of subjects. The Planetarium was the first in the state of Iowa and includes programs on the seasonal night sky. Programs available by appointment.
Cherokee, IA MuseumsIce Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center
LeMars is home to Wells' Dairy, makers of Blue Bunny Ice Cream. Family-friendly museum provides a look at the history of ice cream and the history of Wells' Dairy, including a simulated production exhibit. Enjoy the 1920
Le Mars, IA MuseumsLyon County Historical Society Museum Complex
Renovated former Rock Island Depot, caboose, and livery stable. Windmill and Victorian house completely renovated and furnished. Visit a schoolhouse and teacher's house at nearby Lake Pahoja Park.
Rock Rapids, IA MuseumsCalliope Village
A re-creation of Sioux County's first county seat, which was raided in 1872. Records and the county safe were taken to Orange City, the current county seat. View the safe and 15 buildings, some original to the 1800
Hawarden, IA MuseumsBuena Vista County Historical Museum
Features exhibit on local American Indian history.
Storm Lake, IA MuseumsWorld's Largest Popcorn Ball
This 3,100-pound popcorn ball set a new Guinness world record when it was created in 13 minutes by 40 volunteers in 2004. Seven feet tall and 23 feet in circumference, the popcorn ball is housed in its own buildling beside the Sac County Museum.
Sac City, IA ExhibitsThe Higgins Museum
This museum of U.S. national banking includes national bank notes (1863-1935) from all over the United States, focusing on those from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. Also, 16,000 to 20,000 turn-of-the-century Iowa photo postcards.
Okoboji, IA MuseumsPlymouth County Historical Museum
View antique musical instruments, Civil War-era log cabin, schoolroom, barber and beauty shops, 1940s café, machinery and blacksmith shop, 1940s car and airplane. See military room, religious heritage room, restored 1925 gymnasium/auditorium and Westmar College memorabilia. Learn about the area'
Le Mars, IA Museums