SANFORD MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM

CHEROKEE, IA

BVU Honors Capstone Fall 2018 (1) Lindsay Blackford, our first Honors Capstone presenter for the 18-19 school year, after her excellent presentation on the fading use of the subjunctive in Spanish.
BVU Honors Capstone Fall 2018 (1) Credit: L. M. Bernhardt

The Sanford Museum and Planetarium is a popular cultural attraction located in Cherokee, Iowa. The museum was established in 1951 and was named after W.A. Sanford, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who donated funds for its construction. The museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and culture of Cherokee County and the surrounding region.

The Sanford Museum features a wide range of exhibits, including displays on geology, paleontology, archaeology, and natural history. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive collections of fossils, minerals, and Native American artifacts, as well as exhibits on the history of agriculture and industry in the region.

In addition to its museum exhibits, the Sanford Museum also houses a state-of-the-art planetarium, which offers visitors a chance to explore the wonders of the universe. The planetarium features a variety of shows and presentations, including laser light shows, educational films, and live broadcasts of astronomical events.

Overall, the Sanford Museum and Planetarium is a must-visit cultural attraction for anyone interested in the history, culture, and natural wonders of Cherokee County and the surrounding region.

SANFORD MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHEROKEE IA. US MID #8401900309

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 210,138 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact SANFORD MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM

TIEL SANFORD MEMORIAL FUND
117 E WILLOW ST
CHEROKEE
IA
51012-1854

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SANFORD MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM Information

MID # 8401900309
Name TIEL SANFORD MEMORIAL FUND
Alternate Name SANFORD MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 420680242
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 224,294
REVENUE 210,138
LAT/LONG 42.750459, -95.550788
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 035
US Census Tract: 080100
US Census Block: 1026