Cedar Rapids Attractions
Cedar Rapids (pop. 123,000) is the second largest city in Iowa. It began in 1838 with a single cabin and has grown into a leading manufacturing center and distribution point for the surrounding agricultural region. The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, featuring the largest collection of Grant Wood originals, are highlights of the city.
National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library
The National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids features the exhibit "Homelands". It is the story of the Czech and Slovak people from the days of Slavic tribes wandering into Central Europe, through the Velvet Divorce in 1993. Over 250 objects, including works of art, a 1935 Czech-made motorcycle and Czech and Slovak folk costumes are on display.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
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
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Brucemore
Brucemore is a Queen Anne style mansion built in Cedar Rapids between 1884 and 1886. Formal gardens, a pool and natural timber area with a pond are features of the grounds. Visitors can attend musical events, fine arts performances, holiday celebrations, and garden walks.
Brucemore
2160 Linden Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1736
United States
2160 Linden Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1736
United States
Phone 1 (319) 362-7375
Fax 1 (319) 362-9481
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art features a collection of paintings from the early twentieth century including collections of works by Grant Wood, Marvin D Cone, and Mauricio Lasansky. The museum also has contemporary Midwestern painting and photography.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 20:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
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)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
Iowa Masonic Library
The Iowa Masonic Library building was completed in 1955 and replaced the original building on the same location which had been built in 1884. The library has more than 100,000 volumes, both Masonic and general books.
Science Station
The Science Station in Cedar Rapids is currently housed in the Lindale Mall. Over 130 hands-on exhibits feature light, sound, optical illusion and electricity.
Hours
June 1 to August 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
August 31 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center
Visitors to the Carl & Mary Koehler History Center can travel back in time to Cedar Rapids of 1900 through the virtual reality exhibit. Other exhibits feature the businesses and families that shaped Cedar Rapids and Linn County.
The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center
615 First Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-2022
United States
615 First Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-2022
United States
Phone 1 (319) 362-1501
Fax 1 (319) 362-6790
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |