The Sawmill Museum

Location:      2231 Grant Street
                       Clinton, Iowa 52732

Hours:           Monday: 1 pm-6 pm
                       Tues-Sat: 10 am-6 pm
                       Sunday: 1 pm-5 pm
                        
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​Admission:   Adults (12 & Above): $8.00
                        Senior(65+)/Military: $6.00
                        Children (4-11): $5.00
                        Children 0-3: Free

Upcoming Events


Early Childhood Playgroup
Sponsored by United Way, come join us and MBAEA on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 am to 11 am to spend time with your toddler and other parents. 

October 8th & 22nd
November 12th
December 10th
January 14th & 28th
February 11th & 25th
March 11th & 25th
April 8th & 22nd
May 13th

Wooden Pumpkin Craft Night
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 4PM-6PM
Cost is $15, light refreshments are included. 
Only 28 spots left!
This is for ALL ages!
Click here to prepay or stop into the museum during regular business hours! 
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Toy Story Adventure 
Saturday, November 21, 2026 1 PM-3 PM
Come play! 
We will have games, light refreshments, a craft and so much fun!
This event is included in regular museum admission!

Dambo Troll FAQs

Locations
1) Sawmill Museum: 2231 Grant Street
2) Bickelhaupt Arboretum: 340 S 14th St
3) Downtown Clinton: 60 4th Ave South
​4) Secret Location: Found through the necklaces on the trolls 
Times
All locations are open from dawn to dusk. The trolls are not tied to operating hours of the physical locations. 
Map
​https://trollmap.com/

A Glimpse at the Museum   

  • Overview of Exhibits
    • Journey from Forests of Wisconsin to Clinton's' Sawmills Water Table 
    • New & Expanded Narrative Exhibit Panels 
    • Struve Mill equipment
    • Vintage circular sawmill
    • Animatronic Lumber Barons That Tell Their Own Story
    • Floating Log Raft Simulator/Video Game
    • Ford Model T
    • Fire station with race track and video
    • Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Leadership Partner

Historical Routes are Our Roots

  •  The Sawmill Museum has the  National Park Passport Cancellation Stamp through Silos & Smokestacks as well as their 25th Anniversary stamp (we are not a national park)
  • The museum is a Great River Road interpretative Center
  • The museum sits on the Historic Lincoln Highway 
  • The museum is a recipient of Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs' Cultural Leadership Partnership. 
  • The museum is on two byways for the Iowa Scenic Byway Passport
  • The museum sits next to the Mississippi River with a levee above that offers stunning views and sits next to railroad tracks  
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