Iowa City - University of Iowa
The University of Iowa was founded in 1847 in Iowa City. It is a teaching and research center and home to Big 10 athletic events.
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Museum of Art
The Museum of Art at the University of Iowa in Iowa City features a large collection including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and photographs, African art, and ceramics. There are seven permanent galleries and others dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
University of Iowa Museum of Art
1375 Highway 1 West
Iowa City, IA 52242-1789
United States
1375 Highway 1 West
Iowa City, IA 52242-1789
United States
Phone 1 (319) 335-1727
Fax 1 (319) 335-3677
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Museum of Natural History
Established in 1858, the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is home to exhibits that include animal, plant, fossil and anthropological collections. Highlights include the state's geology, ecology and native cultures over 500 million years; and over 1,000 American birds.
Hours
June 1 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
August 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Old Capitol Museum
The Old Capitol's cornerstone was laid on Independence Day in 1840, and it served for 150 years. The Old Capitol was deeded to The University of Iowa in 1857 and has served as library, chapel, and armory as well as providing space for classrooms and offices as the University grew.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Medical Museum
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Medical Museum began with the donation of a case of surgical instruments that belonged to a member of the fourth graduating class of the University of Iowa Medical Department in 1874. Exhibits include photographs, artifacts, and "hands-on" activities that show the advances in patient care from ancient times to the present day.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
