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

Tree Limb Sawing-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
THIS Saturday, April 11, 2026 9 AM to 12 PM
Looking for a way to volunteer with the Troll project that isn't building or preparing food?

​We have thousands of branches in our parking lot that need to be cleaned up and trimmed. We will be at the Sawmill parking lot preparing the branches. Anyone can help! If you are able to, bring gloves, loppers, clippers, or a sawzall.

​We do ask that hand tools only be used by those over 14, and any power tools be used by those over 18.
Please reach out if you are interested or have any questions.
[email protected], or call us at 563-242-0343.
Thank you!

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: 
April 9
April 23
May 14

Thomas Dambo Art Talk
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Doors open at 5. Talk starts at 6.
Cost is $5.
Please click here to pay!
Location: NelsonCorp Field 
                  537 Ball Park Dr.
                  Clinton, IA 52732
Thomas Dambo is considered the world’s leading recycle artist, and is internationally known for his art installations, most notably his giant troll sculptures. From a young age, Thomas’ parents instilled the value of recycling and sustainability. His clever mind saw the opportunity to use free recycled materials to build tree houses, games, and artistic creations right from his imagination.

Please join us this evening Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM, at Nelson Corp Field (537 Ball Park Drive in Clinton, IA), with doors opening at 5:00 PM, where Thomas' will give the audience a whimsical insight into his life, career and rise to the world’s best known recycle art activist through stories, images and videos.

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. 
Father/Son Workshop
Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:30 AM to 12 PM
More details to come! Keep an eye out on our website or Facebook!

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!

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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