American Gothic House Center

American Gothic House Center | Wapello County, IA

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In 1930, Grant Wood took a tour of a small Iowa town and spotted a little white house with a large gothic window. Inspired, Wood quickly sketched the house and returned home to Cedar Rapids to paint American Gothic, the second most recognized painting in the world. The house stands to this day and its exterior is viewed by thousands of people each year.

The American Gothic House Center is open year-round BUT the interior of the American Gothic House itself is open on a limited basis. Check our website or Facebook page for last minute updates.

Public events are held at the American Gothic House Center. Click here to see the current calendar of what's happening! Please note that costumes may not be available during certain events or the Center may be closed.

Group tours to the American Gothic House & Center are a great addition to any tour itinerary. Whether you are interested in history, art, a great photo opportunity, or a stroll through beautiful native prairie gardens, we have something for everyone in your group.

The American Gothic House Center invites all classes of any size to visit the center. There are a variety of educational options and programming may be tailored to meet your students’ needs. We’re happy to work with students of all ages- whether they’re just starting out in elementary school or are in a college-level class. Presentations at your club or group, whether school-age or adult, can be arranged.

If you would like a sneak peek as to what your visitor experience could be, click here for a short video.

Click here to read about one visitor's experience.

For more information on the American Gothic House Center, click here.

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location The American Gothic House and Center is located at 300 American Gothic Street, Eldon, Iowa.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

CURRENT VISITOR CENTER HOURS ARE:

MON - TUES: CLOSED

WED - SAT: 10AM - 4PM

SUN: 1PM - 4PM

Address

300 American Gothic St.

Eldon, IA 52554

Closures

We will be closed in observance of the following holidays:

Easter Sunday

Independence Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

New Year's Day

Last admission to the visitor center is 10 minutes before close (3:50pm).

Please click HERE or check our Facebook page for any last minute closures.

The American Gothic House Center is open year-round. If you are planning to visit during inclement weather, please call first to be sure we are open at: 641-652-3352. Closure protocols of the City of Eldon as well as Wapello County offices and schools will be followed in order to keep our visitors and employees safe.

Availability

Where You'll Be

Wapello County

The Wapello County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and currently manages 13 parks and natural areas - encompassing over 2000 acres - throughout the county. The Wapello CCB offices are located inside Pioneer Ridge Nature Center at Pioneer Ridge Nature Area. This is considered the headquarters of the Wapello CCB parks and natural areas system.