DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM

ELK HORN, IA

Rusted Farm Equipment During my drive through some back roads of Iowa, I came across a collection of rusted farm equipment.

It was interesting to walk among them.
Rusted Farm Equipment Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa is a unique museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Danish immigration to the United States. It is home to a variety of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the immigrants who left their homeland and made the journey to the Midwest in search of a better life. The museum is located in the historic town of Elk Horn, which was founded by Danish immigrants in 1856.

The museum was opened in 1997 and is managed by the Danish American Heritage Society. It is housed in a 19th-century building, which was once the home of a Danish immigrant family. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including a replica of a 19th-century Danish immigrant home, a genealogy library, and a gift shop.

The museum also hosts a variety of events, including lectures, workshops, and tours. It also hosts an annual Danish Days festival, which features traditional Danish food and entertainment. The museum also serves as an educational resource for schools and community organizations, providing educational programs and materials about Danish immigration.

The Danish Immigrant Museum is a great place to learn more about the history of Danish immigration to the United States and to celebrate the heritage of Danish Americans. The museum is open year-round and admission is free.

DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ELK HORN IA. US MID #8401900405

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: $ 2,757,404 from tax period 201308 (YYYYMM).

Contact DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM

DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM
PO BOX 470
ELK HORN
IA
51531-2116

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DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401900405
Name DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM
Alternate Name DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 421204613
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201308
INCOME 5,818,333
REVENUE 2,757,404
LAT/LONG 41.591844, -95.062226
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 165
US Census Tract: 960100
US Census Block: 1100