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Living History Farms was founded by Dr. William Murray, who envisioned a museum where “you see things being used, a re-creation of things in action, stretching from the past through the present and into the future.” #IowaMuseumWeek
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Museums are community. 🧡
SCI is a place where people of all ages can learn, explore, and make memories together. Thank you to our members and visitors for being part of our community.
#IowaMuseumWeek #MuseumsAreCommunity
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Jun 10
Museums are trusted. 💜
Hear from Rob Burnett, SCI's Vice President of Science Learning, about what it means to be part of the Des Moines community and why creating meaningful science experiences matters.
#IowaMuseumWeek #MuseumsAreTrusted
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Museums are fun. 🎉
At SCI, curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery go hand in hand. We're always finding new ways to make science engaging, interactive, and fun for visitors of all ages.
#IowaMuseumWeek #MuseumsAreFun
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Museums are people. 💙
Meet Andy, SCI's Director of Exhibits. Inspired by a Science Center outreach program as a child, he now helps create hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and a love of learning for the next generation.
#IowaMuseumWeek #MuseumsArePeople
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10 Jun 2025
Did you know UNI offers a Museum Studies Certificate taught by museum professionals with actual museum objects? This certificate is geared towards any UNI undergrad who may want to pursue work in the museum field. #IowaMuseumWeek
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14 Jun 2024
Celebrate the dedication of our passionate staff and volunteers who preserve and share Carrie Chapman Catt's legacy. Visit the #CattMuseum during #IowaMuseumWeek to experience how we spark passions through history and inspire future generations!
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10 Jun 2024
DYK? The #CattMuseum offers interactive learning experiences that make history come alive. From hands-on activities to digital exhibits, we use various tools to educate and engage visitors. Explore our offerings during #IowaMuseumWeek and see how museums make learning fun!
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9 Jun 2024
#IowaMuseumWeek starts today, and we'd like to introduce you to the next generation of curators. These 5th- and 6th-grade campers spent last week learning how to create a museum exhibit, then hosted a gallery walk for their families and other campers. We were impressed!
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18 Jun 2023
#IowaMuseumWeek - Step back in time and celebrate Ushers Ferry Historic Village's 50th Anniversary and Iowa's oldest brick school house at @linncoconserv's Abbe Creek this summer!
#crtourism #culturalcorridor #cedarrapids #cedarrapidsiowa #museums #traveliowa
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16 Jun 2023
This week is #IowaMuseumWeek! As a museum, artifacts are crucial in sharing Union Pacific’s story. This artifact is a Trundle bed sofa from President Abraham Lincoln’s rail car.
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16 Jun 2023
Iowa Museums Spark Passion! There is something for all ages to see, learn and do at the #CattMuseum. We'd love to spark your interest and passion. We're open to the public Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays and Holidays, Noon to 4 p.m. #IowaMuseumWeek
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16 Jun 2023
#IowaMuseumWeek - The historic @BrucemoreSite, @HistoryLinnCoIA's Douglas Mansion and @GrangerMuseum preserve the area's unique legacy. Tour all of these residences and catch a glimpse of history.
#crtourism #culturalcorridor #cedarrapids #cedarrapidsiowa #museums #traveliowa
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15 Jun 2023
This week is #IowaMuseumWeek! To bring content from our museum to other communities, we offer several traveling exhibits featuring content and photographs from our collections. To Learn more about our traveling exhibits, visit: uprrmuseum.org/uprrm/exhibit…
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15 Jun 2023
#MasonCityIowa is home to the famous puppets used in The Sound of Music. These marionettes were made by native Bil Baird. A collection of his work can be found at the MacNider Art Museum. The museum is a free and open to the public.
#IowaMuseumWeek #IowaMuseum #ThisIsIowa
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15 Jun 2023
It's #IowaMuseumWeek and Iowa's museums do a great job at telling stories! At the #CattMuseum we are sharing the story and legacy of suffrage leader, Carrie Chapman Catt. Carrie's interest in suffrage began at age 13 at her Girlhood Home outside of Charles City, Iowa.
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15 Jun 2023
Our staff connected with Exhibits Development Group & Stage 9 Exhibits at the 2023 @AAMers Conference in Denver in May. EDG and Stage Nine helped bring POPnology to the River Museum this summer! If you haven't already, make sure to come explore the exhibit! #IowaMuseumWeek
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15 Jun 2023
#IowaMuseumWeek - The world-class National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library sits at the heart of Czech Village. This Smithsonian-affiliate museum welcomes thousands to experiences their commitment to life-long learning, community building and cross-cultural connections!
#crtourism
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15 Jun 2023
#IowaMuseumWeek continues, and today we’re giving every guest a free frameable 24x18 poster. You choose the design (while supplies last).
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15 Jun 2023
This week is #IowaMuseumWeek! As a museum, artifacts are crucial in sharing Union Pacific’s story. This photograph shows an End of Train (EOT) device that we have on display in our Building America Exhibit. The EOT device replaced the Caboose in 1984.
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