| African American Historical and Cultural Museum |
1320 E. 4th Street, 319-433-0768
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| At the Museum's future site now stands a boxcar housing some of the future exhibits. Many of the African American community first moved to Iowa in a boxcar to work for the Illinois Central Railroad. The boxcar was also their first home in Waterloo. This museum will showcase the history and culture of the African American residents of Waterloo. |
| Black Hawk Children's Theatre |
225 Commercial Street, 319-291-4490
319-235-0367 |
| This award-winning children's theatre presents delightful productions at Hope Martin Theatre in the Waterloo Center for the Arts. |
| Bluedorn Science Imaginarium |
322 Washington Street, 319-233-8708
319-234-6357 |
| This hands-on science center makes learning scientific principles fun through interactive exhibits and formal demonstrations. Exhibits focus on light and electricity, momentum, liquids, gases and sound. Demonstrations daily. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. Closed Sunday & Monday. |
| Cedar Falls Community Theatre |
103 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-277-5283
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| Enjoy the talents of community members as they perform a variety of productions, from classic humor and familiar musicals to contemporary plays in the Oster Regent Theatre. The theatre, built in 1910 and restored in 1994, is a local landmark. |
| Dan Gable International Institute and Museum |
303 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-233-0745
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| The museum features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and honors Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist. The museum also presents displays on famous wrestlers throughout history - from Jacob wrestling the Angel through young Abe Lincoln to Frank Gotch, Dan Gable and Cael Sanderson. The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, a video room featuring wrestling clips from movies, and the Dean Rockwell Library and Research Center are also features. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Group tours available by appointment.
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| Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center |
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa, 319-273-7469
877-549-7469 |
| Iowa's newest center for the arts offers over 200 performances a year ranging from Broadway to Bolshoi. Three state-of-the-art concert halls, a soaring lobby, and the best acoustics in Iowa provide audiences an unparalleled environment for enjoying live music, theatre, dance and opera performances. The ticket office is open 8:30 am - 5 pm. |
| Galleria de Paco |
622 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-833-PACO
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| A monumental feat has become a reality in Waterloo, Iowa. Never before has an attempt been made of such magnitude, Paco Rosic brings the Sistine Chapel to the Cedar Valley, all in spray paint. Visit his gallery and restaurant and view a piece of Rome, a piece of history, and a symbol of faith right here in the Cedar Valley. At this time the restaurant is open Wednesday - Saturday evenings and by reservations only. The bar is open Monday - Saturday 4 pm to midnight. For those wishing to take a look at the recreation of the Sistine Chapel most days the building will be open but please call ahead to confirm. 833-PACO |
| George Wyth House and Viking Pump Museum |
303 Franklin Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-277-8817
319-266-5149 |
| A treasure of the Cedar Falls Historical Society, the former family home of George Wyth showcases the Art Deco style of the 1920's. The third floor of the house is a small museum dedicated to the Viking Pump Company, co-founded by Wyth. Open 12-4 pm, May 1st - October 31st. |
| Grout Museum of History & Science |
503 South Street, 319-234-6357
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| Nationally accredited, the Grout Museum features outstanding exhibits reflecting area history. It boasts Northeast Iowa's only planetarium. Planetarium programs are offered Saturday at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm. Permanent exhibits include Pioneer Hall with five full-scale dioramas including blacksmith and carpenter shops, tool shed, log home, and mercantile store. Other exhibits featured are the Five Sullivan Brothers display and military exhibits. The Museum also houses northeast Iowa's largest genealogical reference library. Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, closed Sunday and Monday. |
| Hearst Center for the Arts |
304 W. Seerley Boulevard, Cedar Falls, IA, 318-273-8641
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| Featuring local and regional artists in traveling and special focus exhibitions, this multi-purpose art center houses two galleries, a recital hall, and a small library. Performances and special events are offered. The gallery is open on Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Ice House Museum |
1st & Clay Streets, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-266-5149
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| This circular structure built in 1921, once housed a flourishing ice business and now displays ice harvest equipment and photos depicting ice farming operations. Early farming, homemaking, and business memorabilia are also displayed. Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4:30 pm May 1 - October 31. |
| Little Red Schoolhouse Bennington #5 |
1st & Clay Streets, Cedar Falls, 319-266-5149
319-277-8817 |
| Built in 1909, this charming schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a pot belly stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 4:30 pm, May 1st - October 31st. |
| Phelps Youth Pavilion |
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-291-4490
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| Opening in Fall of 2007. Imagine a dynamic interactive place where the young and young-at-heart can explore the arts and experience cultures from around the world. The Cedar Valley is home to just such a place at the Waterloo Center for the Arts Phelps Youth Pavilion. Presented with the opportunity to create things with your own hands and to appreciate the handmade creations of others is more vital now than ever and the new Phelps Youth Pavilion will provide that creative outlet for one and all. The Phelps Youth Pavilion is a place where art launches a world of discovery, wonder, and learning. |
| Rensselaer Russell House Museum |
520 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-233-0262
319-234-6357 |
| This small jewel of mid-Victorian architecture is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Informative guided tours allow visitors to enjoy a beautiful Victorian interior, which features original Russell Family belongings. Hours vary. Please call ahead. |
| Silos & Smokestacks |
, 319-234-4567
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| The story of American agriculture comes to life within this 37-county region in northeast Iowa. From dairy farms and museumsto vineyards and tractor plants, join us for an agriculture experience you won't find anywhere else. An affliated Area of the National Park Service. |
| Theatre UNI |
1505 W. 27th Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-273-6381
319-273-6387 |
| UNI drama students, visiting artists, and directors present musicals, operas, dramas and comedies throughout the year. Theatre UNI is one of the finest educational theatre facilities in the Midwest. |
| UNI School of Music |
2601 Minnesota Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-273-2024
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| Offering a variety of music, from solo recitals to band, orchestra and choral concerts in approximately 200 yearly performances by students, faculty, and visiting artists. |
| University of Northern Iowa Museum |
3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-273-2188
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| Explore the University Museum and the natural history exhibits of birds, animals, and human history from around the world. The many exhibits, from African antelope to Peruvian textiles,or wood carvings of the Asmat culture to geology specimens millions of years old, act as your window to the world. Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm; Saturday-Sunday 1 - 4 pm. Closed on holidays. |
| Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum |
308 West 3rd Street, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, 319-266-5149
319-277-8817 |
| This 1863 Civil War-era home features antique furnishings, fashions, and memorabilia documenting the area's early history. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 - 4 pm. |
| Waterloo Center for the Arts |
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-291-4490
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| Located along the banks of the Cedar River, the Waterloo Center for the Arts features Midwest art including works by Grant Wood, Marvin Cone, and Thomas Hart Benton; plus the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States. The Center also offers a gift shop with works by over 200 Midwest artists. They offer a full selection of classes, programs, special events, and performances. Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4 pm, closed Monday. |
| Waterloo Community Playhouse |
225 Commercial Street, 319-291-4494
319-235-0367 |
| Presenting the best in classics, modern comedies, dramas, musicals and mysteries, the WCP has been given the state's top Performing Arts Organization Award and has an international reputation for new play production. Performances are at the Hope Martin Theatre in the Waterloo Center for the Arts. |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra |
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA, 319-273-3373
319-273-SHOW |
| One of Northeast Iowa's strongest cultural assets, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony has presented outstanding musical performances since 1929. Each season, the orchestra presents five classical concerts, a Holiday and Spring Pops Concert, a family concert; and a Chamber music event. In addition, the WCFSO offers a variety of educational programs for area school children. Most symphony concerts are held in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, where their offices are located. |
