Dyersville Attractions
Dyersville (pop. 4,000) was founded in 1848 and is known as the "Farm Toy Capital of the World" because of the three local toy companies. The town was the site of the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams."
"Field of Dreams" Movie Site
The baseball diamond in Dyersville carved from the middle of a cornfield has been preserved as it was for the movie "Field of Dreams". Visitors can bring baseball equipment to bat a few balls, play catch, run the bases or sit on the bleachers.
Hours
April 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Dyer-Botsford Historical House
The Dyer-Botsford Historical House was built by James Dyer, the founder of Dyersville in 1847. The rooms are furnished with period antiques and decorated with Victorian wallpaper. More than 1,000 dolls are displayed amid old buggies, cradles and other toys in the upstairs.
National Farm Toy Museum
The National Farm Toy Museum in Dyersville showcases more than 30,000 toys and exhibits, including tractors, implements, trucks, miniature farm scenes, toy manufacturing information and a large pedal tractor display.
National Farm Toy Museum
1110 16th Avenue Court SE
Dyersville, IA 52040-2374
United States
1110 16th Avenue Court SE
Dyersville, IA 52040-2374
United States
Phone 1 (563) 875-2727
Fax 1 (319) 875-8467
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
St Francis Xavier Basilica
The St Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville is an example of medieval Gothic architecture with 212-foot twin spires and 64 stained-glass windows.
