this museum is a mixture of old and new types of museums. the Iowa hall is relatively new and takes you on a 500-million-year adventure through Iowa's geological, cultural and ecological history. In contract the Mammal Hall is the old fashion way of museums with rows and rows of display cases full of taxidermied animals. It was great to see... More

I was rather impressed with the size of the collection they have at this museum. For a small town, like Iowa city, it really is rather large. If you're looking for something interesting to do on a nice lazy afternoon, then this is the place to come. But don't forget to go upstairs to see the bird and mammal exhibits! More

Don't skip the Hall of Mammals and Hall of Birds upstairs. This museum probably isn't much compared to ones in Chicago or New York, but is great for Iowa. I am a local and have taken the kids there several times and will likely go back several more. More

We've taken our kids here several times and it is always fun. The displays are captivating and there's enough to hold the interest of young children through adults of all ages. More

In MacBride Hall. Check out the huge glass enclosed Aviary/Nature display. More

If you are a local-great. Something to do in Iowa City. But if you are a travelling from any city (bigger or smaller) I would not suggest going here. I went with my two kids (both history majors) and my husband to the Museum of Natural History, because we had heard all about it, and had not tried it being... More

Park in a parking building, walk to the Old Capital and discover the history of the Iowa legislature, nicely depicted, then visit the Museum of Natural History, have lunch downtown. More

I happened upon the museum one afternoon and was astonished that I have walked past this building thousands of times and never knew it held a wonderful collection of natural history from our Iowa valley and beyond. More

The bird and mammal halls have been there for ages but are still very interesting to visit. Bird Hall was recently remodeled and includes a section on ecology. Iowa Hall is located in-between these two halls and is a wonderful introduction to and documentation of the geology, social history, and natural features of the state. A great place to visit... More