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Des Moines Police Department Historical Museum for an interesting time

TheDes Moines Police Department Historical Museum can be a nice short and free trip for your family. It is stroller and wheelchair friendly if you...

Forest Park Museum for local history

Forest Park Museum has a unique combination of exhibits, similar, yet very different in flavor from the high-admission Living History Farms. It'...

Iowa Gold Star Museum

Located in Johnston, theIowa Gold Star Military Museumis full of artifacts, including very large and very small items, from all branches of service...

Enjoy Frugal Fun at the Phelps Youth Pavilion

It's a bit of a drive from Cedar Rapids, but the Phelps Youth Pavilion in Waterloo is a great place to go when you're looking for some...

6 experience gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Gifts are fun to give, but poorly chosen gifts can lead to clutter. “Experience Gifts” are personal, unique and can create memories...

Chicago's History Museum: Interactive Family Fun

The Chicago History Museum takes interactive exhibits to a whole new level. Monthly walking tours such as “Glitzy Gold Coast” and ...

Courtesy on display: 10 visitors' tips for museum manners

Chicago offers a host of cultural attractions, with the Windy City’s many museums topping the list of popular sites to see. From ancient to...

Break the boredom, head to a museum free during Museums on Us

Do you hate the phrase - mom I'm bored? There's nothing to do! Of course, there is always something to do, but kids need activities that...

Mummies and Genghis Khan showcased at Field Museum

You think you know all about mummies and Genghis Khan. After all the Field Museum has been known for its mummies and the word has you picturing the...