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): $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. More info on our events page. 

Agricultural & Environmental Speaker Series
Join us on Thursday nights from 5:30-7 to hear from speakers from around the state talk about their involvement in Iowa's agriculture and environment. This is a free event sponsored by the Silos & Smokestacks Heritage Area. Check our events page or Facebook for a list of speakers, topics, and dates.

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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