FARM HOUSE MUSEUM

AMES, IA

The Farm House Museum in Ames, Iowa is a historic building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located on the grounds of the Iowa State University campus and serves as a museum and educational center dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of rural Iowa.

The Farm House was built in 1877 in a style known as Italianate, which was popular in the 1800s. It features a two-story main house with a wrap-around porch, a carriage house, wood-frame farm buildings, and a garden. Inside the main house, visitors can explore the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, and parlor, to get a glimpse of what life was like for an Iowa farm family in the late 1800s.

The museum offers a variety of educational programs and special events throughout the year, including workshops, lectures, and field trips. Visitors can also explore the museum's historic collections, which include artifacts, photographs, diaries, and other items related to Iowa's rural heritage.

The Farm House Museum is a great place to explore the history of rural Iowa, as well as to learn more about the lifestyles and cultures of the state's rural communities. Visitors can also take advantage of its picturesque setting, as the museum is located on the Iowa State University campus, surrounded by its green lawns and historic buildings.

FARM HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AMES IA. US MID #8401900107

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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FARM HOUSE MUSEUM
FARM HOUSE LN
AMES
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50011

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