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LE CLAIRE. Legendary wild west showman and US Scout "Buffalo" Bill Cody was born right here in the Quad Cities. This museum, located in the quaint riverside town of LeClaire, is dedicated to preserving interest in this American folk hero. Guests can see several of Cody's personal possessions on display, including several guns and memorabilia from his famous wild west show. Also on display are Native American artifacts and local history exhibits. Next door is a dry-docked steam-liner, the Lone Star.
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MOLINE. This fascinating center is home to the world's largest manufacturer of farm, industrial, and lawn and garden equipment. Famous architect Eero Saarinen designed the complex, which sits on more than 1,000 acres overlooking the Rock River Valley. Tours include visits to the main office, whose grand mural depicts the evolution of farm equipment from the 1830s to the present, and to the main display area, containing photos, documents and various farm artifacts. The garden areas and green spaces surrounding the center provide terrific settings for afternoon picnics.
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BETTENDORF. Have you ever wanted to operate a television camera? How would it feel to touch a tornado or make a cloud? At Bettendorf's Family Museum of Arts and Science, you can do all this and more. This popular Quad City museum offers families the chance to explore the fields of science and technology via such interactive exhibits as "Heartland," "The Homestead," and "Rhythm Alley." The museum also features a variety of traveling exhibits like "Hubble," which allows visitors to explore the heavens from right here in the Quad Cities.
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DAVENPORT. The Davenport Museum of Art boasts an extensive collection of 19th and 20th century American Art, including an impressive Regionalism work by Grant Wood, and landscapes by Asher B. Durand. When the facility first opened in the 1930s, the nucleus of its collection was a gift of more than 300 paintings from C. A. Ficke. Today, however, the museum also counts among its holdings several European Old Master paintings, Mexican Colonial Art, and the unique Haitian Collection, which was the first of its kind in the United States.
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AUGUSTANA COLLEGE. For those fascinated by the unique geology of the Upper Mississippi River valley, Augustana College's Fryxell Museum is a must see. Located in the Swenson Hall of Science, the museum displays more than 1500 rocks, minerals and fossils – quite an extensive collection to be sure. Among the museum's more noteworthy residents are the fossil remains of Tyrannosaurus rex, Allosaurus and Cryolophosaurus. Tours of the museum include a 30-minute "hands on" activity.
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DAVENPORT. Located in what was once the Miller Hotel (circa 1868), the relatively new German American Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving interest in and knowledge of the Germans who settled the Quad City area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Among the artifacts in the museum's collection are documents associated with the German immigration and various original photographs. For those interested in genealogical research, the center also houses a records repository.
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Anyone interested in the history and heritage of John Deere will thoroughly enjoy an afternoon here browsing the collection from the early years of John Deere tractors, equipment and memorabilia. Visitors can watch restorations in progress, view displays of vintage John Deere tractors and equipment or visit the Center's customer service counter for information about parts, repairs and restorations, and reference materials.
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ROCK ISLAND. Located on the grounds of the Black Hawk State Historic Site, the Hauberg Museum contains an impressive collection of artifacts from the Sauk and Mesquakie people. The museum's featured dioramas change each season to reflect the day-to-day living conditions of these tribes. Donations are suggested.
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DAVENPORT. The Putnam Museum is dedicated to expanding visitors' knowledge about the Quad City ecosystems in specific, and world ecosystems in general. Among the museum's permanent exhibits are the popular "Black Earth/Big River," an interactive exhibit that showcases the natural history of the Upper Mississippi River Valley, and an Asian/Egyptian gallery that is home to the Putnam's 3000 year old mummy. Families enjoy the Heritage Theatre and the "Discovery Room" with its fun, interactive exhibits. A 270-seat IMAX Theatre features both 2D and 3D films throughout the year.
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ROCK ISLAND. Rock Island, situated between Illinois and Iowa, was established as a government arsenal in 1862. Today it is home to the largest government-owned munitions plant in the country. The arsenal's museum, which first opened in 1905, is the US Army's second oldest museum and contains a virtual timeline of more than 1,100 US military weapons and firearms, ranging from small civilian arms to flintlock rifles. The museum also has a gift shop.
If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
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