We went for the Quaker Oats exhibit on special display. It was interesting and informative. Good and convenient location. The building has been well maintained. Parking was free, right next to it. There was no “WOW” factor, but honestly, how exciting can cereal really be???

a very generic museum with random displays on Cedar Rapids, quilts, the building is beautiful but not worth the 7.00 per person admission. Perhaps the only saving grace would have been seeing Grant Woods studio but that was closed

We enjoyed our time at The History Center. It is located in The Douglas Mansion, a renovated house that was home to wealthy industrialists. The building isn't huge, but there was a lot to see to learn about Cedar Rapids' history. Bob, an employee, gave us a lot of information about the families who had lived there over the years. The Center has been opened only a few months, after complete renovations. We were especially interested to learn that the famed Iowa artist Grant Wood designed lovely stained glass windows as well as other architectural features for the owners of the house. His studio is right next door to the mansion. It was closed for the winter, but will be open again in the Spring.

Located in front of the Grant Wood studio. It used to be the the old Turner funeral home/Sinclair mansion after they swapped Brucemore with the Douglas Family.

I haven't been to the History Center. The building has been in renovation, but I have learned so much by going on several of the walking history tours. It is a wonderful way to learn about Cedar Rapids through it's architecture and the guides are wonderful. There were several of them in different areas. Keep up the good work. It made me appreciate the city and it's history. There was a small fee, I think $5 for each tour.