A North Iowa cultural treasure, the museum includes a permanent collection of American art, the famous Bil Baird puppets from the "Sound of Music", and an impressive range of ceramics. Genuinely an active center for the Arts, the museum offers changing exhibits, films, studio classes, special events, Imagination Playground, and a museum shop.
The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum opened in 1966.
The beautiful historic building was built in 1920 as a family home and has been an art museum for the past 50+ years.
Visitors come from all over the world to visit the Bil Baird puppet collection.
The growing permanent collection of American Art plus temporary exhibits make the Museum a special & educational place to visit.
The annual MacNider Arts Festival & Outdoor Art Market is a popular family event every summer.
Along with the American Art there is also a great pottery collection as well as a ceramics studio where classes are held yearround.
The beautiful Salsbury Room has been the location of many special events & celebrations.
The Imagination Playground is fun & creative for all ages!
Classes are held year round for all ages! Custom classes can also be created for special events.
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