Nestled in the center of Iowa State University, the Farm House Museum sits as a monument to early Iowa State history and culture. The first building on campus as well as a National Historic Landmark, the Farm House was built in 1860 and functioned as living quarters for various Iowa State deans, professors, farmhands and students. Undergoing a lengthy restoration from 1970-76, the Farm House evolved into a public museum. Now students, faculty and community members can enjoy the museum while remembering the significance that one small building had upon shaping a nationally recognized land-grant university.
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Cost
The cost is free, with a suggested donation of $8.
Hours
Monday - Friday, noon - 4:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Closed Monday, September 6, Labor Day (University Holiday)
Closed Monday - Friday, Nov. 22 - 26, Classes recessed, Thanksgiving (University Holiday)
Closes at the end of the day Friday, Dec. 17 for semester break
Address
601 Farm House Lane
Ames, Iowa 50011
Parking
Memorial Union Parking Ramp
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50011
East Campus Parking Deck
500 Wallace Road
Ames, Iowa 50011