Garnavillo Historical Society and Museums

Garnavillo Historical Society and Museums Free Admission. Open June - Sept. Saturday & Sunday 1-4. Any other time, call for appointment. Focus: 19th-early 20th Century & before.

Three historical museum buildings: brick church, Lodge Hall & cabin in park. Many historic documents and artifacts. Many archeological exhibits from local area, James O. Crosby, Elias Williams and Althea Sherman collections.
1902 Crestmobile, historical maps and wide variety of other exhibits.

Hot off the press! The 2027 Historical Calendars are now printed and available. The theme used for the 2027 Calendar i...
06/14/2026

Hot off the press! The 2027 Historical Calendars are now printed and available. The theme used for the 2027 Calendar is "Celebrating July 4th in Garnavillo." Photos and articles go as far back as 1896. 2027 Calendars are currently available at the Garnavillo Museum and Garnavillo Public Library. There are still some calendars from 2024, 2022. 2021, and 2020 left for half price.

An upcoming area event you may be interested in - Arlington, Iowa.
06/10/2026

An upcoming area event you may be interested in - Arlington, Iowa.

Opening Day at the Garnavillo Museum is Saturday June 6 at 1 PM! Lots of work goes into getting ready for visitors. Ca...
06/05/2026

Opening Day at the Garnavillo Museum is Saturday June 6 at 1 PM! Lots of work goes into getting ready for visitors. Can't do it with volunteers! Thank you volunteers for helping us get ready: Jon, Lu, Ky, Barb, Ron, Cathy, Jayda, Karen, Paul, Dave, Carol, Luke, Jack, June, and Jane.

Its June! Garnavillo Museum opens for the season this Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 PM. Come visit and participate in the...
06/01/2026

Its June! Garnavillo Museum opens for the season this Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 PM. Come visit and participate in the Clayton County Museum Crawl during the month of June.

Come visit the Garnavillo Museum and get your passport stamped during the June Clayton County Museum Crawl. Visit at le...
05/28/2026

Come visit the Garnavillo Museum and get your passport stamped during the June Clayton County Museum Crawl. Visit at least 6 participating facilities during the month and turn in your passport for the grand prize drawing.

Thank you to the crawl sponsors: , . .

This Memorial Day, we remember those who courageously gave their lives. We admire the courage and appreciate the sacrif...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember those who courageously gave their lives. We admire the courage and appreciate the sacrifices of those who have fought and those who are fighting.
We salute you, honor you and thank you for your service.

05/21/2026
TODAY'S THE DAY: GREAT GIVE DAY! Donate to Garnavillo Historical Society at GreatGiveDay.org
05/20/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY: GREAT GIVE DAY! Donate to Garnavillo Historical Society at GreatGiveDay.org

Donations received will be added to our endowment fund to preserve the past and provide for our future.
05/19/2026

Donations received will be added to our endowment fund to preserve the past and provide for our future.

Its coming! Did you mark your calendar?
05/16/2026

Its coming! Did you mark your calendar?

Address

203 N Washington Street
Garnavillo, IA
52049

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15638805078

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