Come to Eldon, Iowa and view the exterior of the house that inspired Grant Wood to paint American Gothic, one of the most recognized paintings in the …
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Mar 9, 2025
Well maintained piece of history in small town America. Hope tonhave time to check out the visitors center next time. Very nice that they keep it free and open to the public.Full review by deborahtragasz
Oct 10, 2024
As an Art History major, the American Gothic House was a must-see on my vacation in Iowa. Wow! That's really the house in the painting! In the Visitors Center they show a twenty-eight minute movie ab…Full review by David P
Oct 27, 2023
The American Gothic complex is well worth visiting. It is a great representation of Grant Wood’s art. Highly recommend stopping here.Full review by JohnP13147
Great review, but what are the hours that the museum/gift shop are open?
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According to their website , the center (gift shop) and museum are open Tuesday-Saturday 10: to 5:00. Sunday and Monday 1:00 to 4:00. The house itself is only open the 2nd …
According to their website , the center (gift shop) and museum are open Tuesday-Saturday 10: to 5:00. Sunday and Monday 1:00 to 4:00. The house itself is only open the 2nd Saturday of April thru October from 10:00 to 4:00.
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The exterior of the house is visible and accessible to visitors 24 hours a day, year-round. The interior is open to the public on a limited basis and...
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