Anjelah S.
8/15/2022
A bit of American history inside an old movie theater. Kinda small but a lot of interesting stories. $5.00 per person The volunteer was super friendly and taught us a little about the importance...
Hobo Museum
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51 Main Ave S
Britt, IA 50423
The Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa, celebrates the rich history of hobos, migratory workers who traveled across America to meet labor demands after the Civil War. Since 1900, Britt has hosted the National Hobo Convention, supported by the non-profit Hobo Day Association, which organizes an annual festival featuring a parade, entertainment, and arts and crafts.
The highlight of the festivities is the election of the King and Queen of the Hobos, along with a vibrant hobo jungle where crafts are sold and free entertainment is provided. Visitors can also explore the Hobo Memorial Cemetery, the final resting place of many steam era hobos, and view authentic hobo artifacts at the National Hobo Museum.
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3.58 reviews
Bert W.
10/11/2022
Closed for the season! October 11, 2022 Boo?!? In town well, in Iowa and drove from Billy Holidays memorial. Would have liked to know they are closed and seasonal
anne w.
8/12/2019
A surprisingly dense collection of serious Americana, housed in a compact, interesting and perfectly-located building. Converting the old theater on Main Street into a home for the well-organized...
Pam D.
9/14/2013
If you are interested in history, especially the history of the traveling nation, then Britt Iowa and the Hobo Museum are a must see. Hobos have been gathering in Britt for 113 years to hold an...
K T.
9/19/2017
A well preserved, carefully thought out setting of an almost forgotten piece of American History. The Britt, Iowa Hobo Museum is a trip thru time of America's past of Hobo's & Rail Riders. A...
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