Museum

Museum of Danish America

Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED:
New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Location

Directions Museum of Danish America
2212 Washington Street
Elk Horn, IA 51531

Admission

Members Not a Member? Join Today Free
Family, 2 Adults & Children 8-18 years of age $15.00
Adult $7.00
Children 8-18 $3.00
Children under 8 Free
Museums for All Free (4 admissions w/any state EBT Card)
Group of 20 or more?
Visit our Group Tours page for more information.
All active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and up to five family members receive free admission from Memorial Day to Labor Day through the Blue Star Museums program! Please show military ID upon arrival.
Genealogy Center

Genealogy & Education Center

Hours

Wednesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED:
Saturday - Tuesday
CLOSED:
New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
*Other times by advance appointment.

Location

Directions Genealogy & Education Center
4210 Main Street
Elk Horn, IA 51531

Admission

Members Not a Member? Join Today Free
Non-Members Free*
*Fees per hour for research services.
Bedstemors House

Bedstemor's House

Hours

Wednesday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED:
Saturday - Tuesday
CLOSED:
Labor Day through Memorial Day
CLOSED:
New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
*Other times by advance appointment.

Location

Directions Bedstemor's House
2015 College Street
Elk Horn, IA 51531-2116

Admission

Members Not a Member? Join Today Free
Non-Members Free

Museum Guidelines

When touring any of the facilities owned and operated by the Museum of Danish America, we ask that visitors observe the guidelines listed below. These guidelines help protect collections and other resources, and enable all visitors to have an enjoyable experience.

  • No pets except legally certified service animals are permitted in any of the museum's facilities.
  • No smoking inside any of the museum's facilities.
  • No food or drink is permitted in any of the museum's facilities except in designated areas.
  • Photography is permitted without flash. Videotaping may also be permitted with permission. Please contact us to speak with a curator about obtaining permission.