The Sawmill Museum

Location:      2231 Grant Street
                       Clinton, Iowa 52732

Hours:           Monday: 1pm-6pm
                       Tues-Sat: 10am-6pm
                       Sunday 1pm-5pm
                        
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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. 
Upcoming Dates: 
May 14

Mother/Daughter Tea--SOLD OUT!
Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:30 AM-12 PM
We invite you to join us for a mother/daughter tea party! 
We will have light refreshments, a tea cup craft, and games.
The cost is $20 for 1 mother/daughter, and $5 per daughter if more than one. 
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Father/Son Workshop
Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Come join us for a morning full of building, memories and fun!
We will have light refreshments, games and you will build your own wooden toolbox! 
The cost is $20 for 1 father/son duo, (click here for payment) and $5 per extra person (click here for payment).
There are ONLY 9 spots left! 
SIGN UP DEADLINE IS JUNE 16, 2026!


Family Fun Nights
​4-6 PM 
Each event is included in regular museum admission, members and under 4 are free!
Summertime Fun- Wednesday, June 10, 2026 
Red, White and You!- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 
Summer Send Off- Wednesday, August 12, 2026

 All family nights will include light refreshments, games, crafts, a scavenger hunt and much more!

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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