Kim N.
7/20/2024
I stopped in on my way through Waterloo. I haven't been to the museum since I was little. It is delightful. Just the right size for a short stop, yet packed with great information and...
Grout Museum of History & Science
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503 South St
Waterloo, IA 50701
Established in 1956, Grout Museum of History & Science is a nonprofit museum. Based in Waterloo, Iowa, the museum features exhibitions of area history, regional flora and fauna and is a public planetarium in Northeast Iowa. It houses Hans J. Chryst Library/Archives, one of northeast Iowa's largest genealogical reference libraries. The library contains an archival collection with nearly 21,617 maps, photographs, oral histories, audio/video tapes, clippings and documents. The museum exhibits a variety of Waterloo bottles, jars, knick-knacks and shards, among others. Grout Museum of History & Science is a part of Group Museum District.
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4.59 reviews
Michelle A.
11/19/2023
Came a little early to Waterloo for the UNI vs NDSU game. This museum is connected to Sullivan museum. We paid $5 extra for planetarium show. There is a vintage toy display. Unsure which museum...
Sherwin C.
7/23/2022
Good sized museum with plenty of information about local history and some science topics. One thing I really liked was all the different options for fun photo opportunities that are good for both...
John W.
8/24/2020
We've visited the Grout Museum twice over the last three years and each time it's been enjoyable and reasonably priced. The facility is easy to find and parking, while not perfect, is pretty...
Bella R.
2/5/2023
Went here on a feild trip last year. I really enjoyed the people and how they showed us, They also showed us yummy Johhny Cakes, To the person who controlled the dark area with the stars and...
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