DYER-BOTSFORD MUSEUM

DYERSVILLE, IA

The Dyer-Botsford Museum, located in Dyersville, Iowa, is a historic house museum that showcases the lifestyle and culture of the 19th century. The museum is housed in the former residence of the Dyer and Botsford families, who were prominent citizens of the Dyersville community in the mid-1800s.

The museum is spread across two floors and features period furnishings, antique household items, and artifacts that provide insight into the daily life of the families who lived in the house. Visitors can admire the intricate woodwork, ornate fireplaces, and original wallpaper that have been meticulously preserved over the years.

Some of the most notable items in the museum's collection include a Civil War-era cannonball, antique toys and games, and a collection of photographs and documents that chronicle the history of the house and the families that lived there.

The museum is also home to a beautiful garden, which features a variety of flowers, plants, and herbs that would have been commonly grown during the 19th century.

The Dyer-Botsford Museum is open to the public from May through October and offers guided tours that provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of Dyersville and the families who helped shape the community.

DYER-BOTSFORD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DYERSVILLE IA. US MID #8401900102

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 3198752504

DYER-BOTSFORD MUSEUM
331 1ST AVENUE EAST
DYERSVILLE
IA
52040

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