America’s Harvest Festival x SHSI (Extended Historical Museum Hours & more!)

Make a day of it at America’s Harvest Festival and the Historical Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24!

Heading to America’s Harvest Festival? Make a stop at the State Historical Museum of Iowa, just across the street from the festivities! We’re extending our hours until 6 p.m. with plenty of ways to explore Iowa’s history before, during, or after the festival.

State Historical Museum of Iowa | 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

America’s Harvest Festival | 1 p.m.-dusk | Iowa Capitol Complex

Admission to the festival, museum, and all museum activities is free!

Start your day with:

10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Goldie’s Halloween Bash

Bring the kiddos in costume for a morning of crafts, games, activities, trick-or-treat stations, and more. No registration required!

Then, explore the museum throughout the afternoon:

2, 3 & 4 p.m. | Museum Highlights Tours

Join us for a one-hour guided tour featuring popular stops throughout the museum and stories of the people, places, and events that shaped Iowa.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Research Center

Stop in to see Iowa’s rare 1837 William Stone print of the Declaration of Independence.

1 p.m.-dusk | America’s Harvest Festival

Just across the street, enjoy live entertainment, historical reenactments, family activities, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, food, shopping, and more!

Learn more about museum events: https://history.iowa.gov/events/americas-harvest-festival-extended-museum-hours

Learn more about America’s Harvest Festival: https://www.americasharvestfest.com/