Fodor's Expert Review The State Historical Museum

Operated by the State Historical Society of Iowa, this museum offers an excellent overview of Iowa's culture, both past and present. Temporary exhibits cover topics to fit varying interests, while permanent exhibits include wildlife dioramas, vintage aircraft, and "The Delicate Balance: Human Values and Iowa's Natural Resources," which provides a greater understanding of the state's relationship with natural resources by allowing visitors to stand in a coal mine or learn how to sew Native American moccasins.