Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Take a culture crawl through the city of Cedar Rapids and visit the areas amazing museums and historic sites!

410 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses more than 7,800 works of art spanning many eras from Roman antiquity to the present. The collection is particularly strong in American art, especially from the first half of the 20th century. There are a number of artists the Museum features, including the largest collection of works by Grant Wood.

1400 Inspiration Pl SW
Cedar Rapids, IA

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML), a National Smithsonian Affiliate, welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year from across the country and around the world to learn about and celebrate Czech & Slovak culture. Museum guests can explore permanent exhibits including Faces of Freedom, along with other traveling exhibits throughout the year. In addition, the library attracts scholars, authors and Czech and Slovak Americans looking to research their family heritage.

55 12th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA

The African American Museum of Iowa is devoted to preserving African American history and culture throughout the state. Their staff works to educate over 30,000 people each year through museum tours, traveling exhibits, research services, youth and adult education programs and community and fundraising events. In the fall of 2022, the museum will undergo a renovation on the interior and exterior of their space!