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Farm House Museum

Purple lilies rise in front of the Farm House Museum on campus.  Mandatory credit: (Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University)

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 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday

Closed University Holidays

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

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