Images from exhibits in State Historical Museum of Iowa

    Virtual Exhibit Experiences

    The State Historical Museum of Iowa is working to make exhibits more accessible to every classroom in the state. Through staff-led programs and educator-led resources, the virtual exhibit experiences listed below allow students to digitally explore many of the museum's fascinating and history-making objects.

    For questions or to receive more information about virtual exhibit experiences, contact staff at museum.education@iowa.gov.

    Virtual Classroom Program

    The program focuses on teaching important Iowa themes while investigating artifacts and learning the stories of Iowans who impacted history.

    • This program has both pre-recorded and live options. Live programs will be scheduled in advance with a museum staff member, and will be hosted through Zoom.
    • Program Price: Free
    • Schedule: Two weeks in advance 
    • Program Requirements: Computer access; stable Internet connection
    Iowa and the Civil War exhibit in the State Historical Museum of Iowa
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    Iowa and the Civil War
    Description Learn about Iowa's important role in the Civil War while exploring historic artifacts from the museum's extensive collection. While investigating objects, the program will focus on artifacts and historic images that tell the stories of Alexander Clark's fight for equality, struggles on the homefront and General Grenville Dodge's role in creating the Union spy network.
         + View Program Summary
         + Watch an Exhibit Introduction Video by State Curator Leo Landis
         + More about Iowa and the Civil War Exhibit
    Recommended Grade Levels Grades 4-7, 9-12
    Length 45 minutes
    Register Here
    You Gotta Know the Territory exhibit in the State Historical Museum of Iowa
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    Iowa Territory 
    Description Iowa became a state on Dec. 28, 1846, but what happened prior to statehood? Explore the land's territorial history through objects and Iowans whose stories are featured in the museum's You Gotta Know the Territory exhibit.
         + View Program Summary
         + Watch an Exhibit Introduction Video by State Curator Leo Landis
         + More about You Gotta Know the Territory Exhibit
    Recommended Grade Levels Grades 3-12
    Length 45 minutes
    Register Here

    Iowa's People & Places exhibit in the State Historical Museum of Iowa
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    Iowa's People & Places
    Description Many different people have called this land home throughout history. This interactive program serves an overview of Iowa’s past while highlighting unique stories and spotlighting artifacts found in the State Historical Museum of Iowa’s exhibit, Iowa’s People & Places.
         + View Program Summary
         + Watch an Exhibit Introduction Video by State Curator Leo Landis
         + More about Iowa's People and Places Exhibit
    Recommended Grade Levels Grades 3-12
    Length 45 minutes
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