Pella Attractions
Pella (pop. 10,000) was settled in 1847 by Dutch emigrants fleeing religious intolerance. The town has been renovated to resemble a village in the Netherlands and has many tulip gardens.
Pella Historical Village
The Pella Historical Village is home to flower gardens, architectural models and antique Dutch heirlooms. The complex features 21 steep Dutch roofed buildings such as a log cabin, a pottery shop, a windmill, and a workshop where wooden shoes are sold.
Pella Historical Village
507 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219-1635
United States
507 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219-1635
United States
Phone 1 (641) 628-4311
Fax 1 (641) 628-9192
Hours
March 15 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Scholte House and Gardens
Scholte House and Gardens in Pella is the home of the town's founder, Dominie Scholte. Furnishings reflect the style of the family's home in the Netherlands. Scholte Gardens, located behind the house, contain over 28,000 tulips and other flowers in spring and summer.
Scholte House and Gardens
728 Washington Street
Pella, IA 50219-1523
United States
728 Washington Street
Pella, IA 50219-1523
United States
Phone 1 (641) 628-3684
Fax 1 (641) 628-9192
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
