Grout Museum
The Grout Museum District is a set of museums in Waterloo, Iowa. The District consists of the Grout Museum of History & Science, Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, Rensselaer Russell House Museum, Snowden House and the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum.
Henry W. Grout Historical Museum | |
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  Location Waterloo, Iowa | |
| Established | October 1934 |
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| Location | 503 South Street Waterloo, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.4923°N 92.3440°W |
| Director | Billie Bailey (2011) |
| Website | http://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org |
General history
The museum started with the private collection and endowment of Henry W. Grout, a Waterloo financier and legislator. The original Henry W. Grout Historical Museum was dedicated in October 1934.[1]
The district is a nonprofit educational entity that is active in engaging the students and all people from the surrounding communities. The district is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.[2]
Grout Museum of History & Science
By the time of his death, Grout had collected over 2,000 objects. His will established an endowment and named trustees to care for his collection, which was displayed for many years at the local YMCA (now the River Plaza building on 4th Street). The current building (503 South Street) was completed in 1956 and opened to the public as a not-for-profit museum. [3]
Rensselaer Russell House Museum
The Rensselaer Russell House Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Guided tours are available. [4]
Picture Gallery
References
- Eldridge, Mary Beth. "Brief Biographies of Early Residents of Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa". Retrieved 2008-06-23.
- "Welcome to the Grout Museum District". Grout Museum District. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- https://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/sites-exhibits/grout-museum-of-history-and-science/history-of-museum.aspx
- https://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/sites-exhibits/renssellaer-russell-house-museum/history-of-museum.aspx