Coming Up at the Sawmill Museum:

​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. 

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
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. Click here for regular admission. For extra admission(s), click here.
DEADLINE to sign up: Saturday, May 9, 2026

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!