Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Marion
DKW Art Gallery & Studios
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The Granger House Victorian Museum
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The Play Cafe
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Brucemore
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Scenic destination with trails & events. Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.
The History Center
Historical society library & archives. Library & archives of the local historical society, open by appointment for research.
Gilded Pear Gallery
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Galleries with a focus on American works. Over 7,000 works on display with emphasis on 20th-century American art plus classes for all ages.
African American Museum Of Iowa
Exhibits of African American heritage. Museum celebrating the heritage of African Americans in Iowa through exhibits, events & workshops.
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Central European culture & history. Galleries showcasing the Czech & Slovak experience plus genealogy library, Christmas market & more.
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Early-20th-century re-creation & tours. Recreated circa-1890–1910 town with 20+ buildings open seasonally for tours & educational programs.
Seminole Valley Park
Park with a historic village & farm. This 409-acre park features a historic village & farm, a playground, a soccer field, trails & more.
Devonian Fossil Gorge
Rare site of a prehistoric ocean floor. Archeological wonder revealing the ancient remains of an ocean floor from 375 million years ago.
The Iowa Children's Museum
Interactive educational museum for kids. This colorful museum is aimed at teaching kids about the world around them through fun & play.
Creative Adventure Lab
Visit this great place for kids and families!
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Animals, biodiversity & Iowa history. Permanent exhibits about the natural world, including mammals & birds, plus the history of Iowa.
Old Capitol Museum
Landmark site with historical exhibits. Iconic building & former government center featuring a gold dome & exhibits on local history.
Stanley Museum of Art
Large collection, including African art. Diverse collection including modern, contemporary & African art, plus Jackson Pollock’s "Mural."
National Farm Toy Museum
Farm toys, history exhibits & displays. This agricultural museum offers thousands of toys, exhibits & displays on the history of farming.
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