History comes alive on Sunday, July 12, from 1–4 PM during the Pottawattamie County Museum Crawl. Explore unique museums across Southwest Iowa, each offering a glimpse into the people, places, and stories that shaped the region. Whether you visit one stop or all, you'll discover plenty of history, small-town charm, and local treasures along the way.
Explore the Museums
Walnut Creek Historical Museum | Walnut
304 Antique City Drive | Walnut
Step into Walnut's prairie past inside a historic former Masonic Lodge. Explore period furnishings, clothing, household items, and exhibits that tell the story of life in a growing Iowa community during the late 1800s.
Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum | Avoca
504 North Elm Steet | Avoca
Part local history museum, part global wildlife collection, this unique stop features exhibits on Avoca's heritage alongside an impressive collection of animal specimens from around the world.
Nishna Heritage Museum | Oakland
117 Main Street | Oakland
Discover everyday life from generations past through antique clothing, household items, tools, dolls, and one of the museum's most treasured artifacts—a beautifully quilted map of Iowa created in 1900.
Carson Railroad Depot | Carson
103 South Commercial Street | Carson
Learn how the railroad helped establish Carson and transformed the surrounding area. This historic depot tells the story of the community's beginnings and its connection to Iowa's railroad heritage.
Pioneer Trail Museum | Macedonia
316 Main Street | Macedonia
Explore local photographs, pioneer artifacts, fossils, and a remarkable loom that traveled by covered wagon across the country before finding its home in Macedonia.
Stempel Bird Museum | Macedonia
311 Main Street | Macedonia
Home to more than 300 mounted bird specimens, this museum showcases one of Iowa's most impressive ornithological collections, featuring species from around the world.
Make a Day of It
Grab your map and hit the road for an afternoon of history, discovery, and small-town charm. From railroad heritage and pioneer artifacts to unique collections and local stories, the Pottawattamie County Museum Tour is a fun way to explore the communities that make Southwest Iowa special.
