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World-Renowned Artist Thomas Dambo's Whimsical Troll Installation in Clinton, Iowa

Donate to Enhance Dambo Troll

Three easy ways to donate. The online option below if through Zeffy and has zero fees. Making it the perfect gift option. 
​To pay by credit card directly to our account through our bank, download the donation form. To pay by check, make checks out to Midwest Lumber Museum and mail to Midwest Lumber Museum c/o Citizens First Bank at 1442 Lincolnway Clinton, Iowa 52732.  Or visit our GoFundMe page. 
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The Dambo Story 

I'm Thomas Dambo, Danish recycling artist. Our world is drowning in trash while we are running out of natural resources. In 2011 I quit my job to become an artist and follow my mission to 'Waste no more'.

Today, I spend my life showing the world that beautiful things can be made out of trash. I give new life to discarded materials by turning them into large-scale artworks. My journey has led me to create artworks in 20 countries across five continents, including my giant Trolls , plastic works , birdhouses , and Happy Wall exhibitions . All these projects are realized using hundreds of tons of recycled materials, working in and with local communities, who are co-creators of the art that I make because the mission I follow needs the involvement of everybody.

Dambo's Trolls FAQ

Locations
1) Sawmill Museum: 2231 Grant Street
2) Bickelhaupt Arboretum: 340 S 14th St
3) Downtown Clinton: 60 4th Ave South
​4) Secret ​
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/
The trolls are officially open. There are three troll locations, and one secret installation. The trolls are open dawn to dusk. To track your trolls, follow: ​​https://trollmap.com/. 

Bickelhaupt Arboretum

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Hours

Monday: 1pm-6pm
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Tu-Sat: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm

​Museum is closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Admission Prices

Adults (12+): $8.00
Senior/Military: $6.00
Children (4-11): $5.00
Children 0-3: Free
​​Memberships: Family for $80, Individual for $25, Duo for $45

Group Rates Available for groups of 15 or more (Must Call At Least 24 Hours in Advance)
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Address

2231 Grant Street
​PO Box 3191
​Clinton, Iowa 52732

Contact

563.242.0343
​Executive Director Andy Green: [email protected]
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Planning Your Visit
  • DONATE/SUPPORT
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Riverfront North
    • Memberships
    • Volunteering
  • Dambo Troll
  • Education & Field Trips
    • Field Trips 101
    • Live Mississippi River Cam
  • Events
    • Early Childhood Playgroup
    • Mother/Daughter Tea
    • Family Fun Nights
    • Father/Son Workshop
  • Book Our Room