Eric B.
7/31/2011
REVIEW 3100! Like my Dad, I'm a bit of a history buff, especially when it concerns WWII Internment Camps. I've been humbled at both the old Nazi Concentration Camp at Dachau (near Munich) and...
Camp Algona POW Museum
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114 S Thorington St
Algona, IA 50511
The Camp Algona POW Museum in Algona, Iowa, is dedicated to preserving the history of the Prisoner of War camp that operated from 1943 to 1946. This museum offers a comprehensive look at the experiences of American soldiers taken prisoner by Germany and Japan, as well as the lives of German POWs held at Camp Algona.
Exhibits at the museum include a focus on the American soldiers' experiences in Axis prisons and the cultural expressions that emerged behind barbed wires. Through these educational displays, visitors can gain insights into the similarities and differences faced by POWs during this tumultuous period in history.
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5.06 reviews
Kimberly K.
12/13/2010
"No, no, Kimberly, the Prisoners were NICE. They were just happy to be alive and doing something productive." "Every Christmas we would go to see the most enormous Nativity Scene you have ever...
Nick N.
12/9/2017
This type of museum is fairly unique in the US, and the facility is quite nice for a community the size of Algona. The exhibits are intrinsically interesting, well detailed, and provide visitors a...
Suzanne E.
12/10/2014
We toured this museum with a group from our church. We tied our visit in with a trip to see the Nativity Scene at the fairgrounds during the month of December. We were greeted by very friendly...
Arthur G.
10/3/2017
Your previous reviewers influenced us to stop and see this POW Museum in Algona, Iowa. We found it to be VERY interesting. We highly recommend that you go!
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