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Bob Feller Hometown Exhibit

310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
515-996-2806
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Van Meter
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: The childhood home of former Cleveland Indian great Bob Feller.
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Des Moines, Iowa
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I went there little over a month ago. It was awesome to walk into a part of Americans past time, baseball. You are greeted by a very nice gentleman behind the counter. Next a charming lady, does the presentation. A chance for questions to be answered. Now a chance to look around, this is when the begins.. One has to... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Go to Bob's place 4-5 times per year to browse the museum and meet local and national sports legends. Who'd of thought there is a place in the small town of Van Meter were you could meet your favorite players of years past. Have been attending events their for 7-8 years meeting legends like: Andre Dawson, Gale Sayers, Bob Gibson... More

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Ankeny, IA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

nice display of artifacts, pictures and Feller's background More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Visited on a Wednesday afternoon. Only a few others; not really busy. Exhibits concentrate on Feller and the Cleveland Indians but there are also pictures and smaller exhibits for football, hockey, and baseball. Extremely friendly personnel. Pretty complete story and exhibits from Feller's early years and his playing career, including a 25-minute video. Not much about his involvement with the... More

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Des Moines, IA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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Thousands upon thousands of travellers pass a stones throw from this delightful exhibit a couple of minutes from Interstate 80, just west of Des Moines, Iowa. This shrine to baseball Hall-of-Fame pitcher Bob "Rapid Robert", "The Heater from Van Meter," Feller is just too convenient and fun to miss. Baseball fans of any age or loyalty will really enjoy this... More

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IA
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77 reviews 77 reviews
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114 helpful votes 114 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2011
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Baseball fans and Iowans will appreciate this museum the most, others can't go too far wrong with an admission price of just $5.00. Not a baseball fan myself, I gleaned more from Feller's obituary than I did from this museum. The treasure of the museum is one of Bob Feller's bats, autographed by Babe Ruth. The Babe borrowed the bat... More

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Fishers, Indiana
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Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
163 helpful votes 163 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2010
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The Bob Feller Museum in Van Meter, Iowa is a must see attraction for baseball fans travelling through Central Iowa. Cleveland Indians fans will find the museum especially enjoyable. The Museum is just a few miles south of I-80. Take the Van Meter exit and head south in to town. You can’t miss the museum on the right. It is... More

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Midwest, USA
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2009
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For any baseball fan passing through the Des Moines area, this is a nice stop. The museum is easy to find in the small town - just look for the building with the large brick relief of Feller on the side. Inside are several small rooms of artifacts from Feller's Hall of Fame career. These cover a range from his... More

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