Ames History Museum

Albert Benton Pullman: Railroad Pioneer and American Entrepreneur, Ames History Museum

Ames History Museum will host free admission on Sat., April 11 in celebration of the Pantorium’s birthday. Enjoy cupcakes, explore the museum, and learn more about the Pantorium building and business. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join in a spooky evening at the museum! Dive into the history of witchcraft with Dr. Michael Bailey, sip on two themed drinks, and enjoy exclusive after-hours exhibit viewing. This event is for ages 21+. Advance reservations required.

Join in a spooky evening at the museum! Dive into the history of witchcraft with Dr. Michael Bailey, sip on two themed drinks, and enjoy exclusive after-hours exhibit viewing. This event is for ages 21+. Advance reservations required.

Ames History Museum will be open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with reduced admission!

Visit Ames History Museum with free admission on the second Saturday of June, July, and August! Meet up with friends, explore the exhibit galleries, and enjoy special activties and crafts. Fun for the whole family - all ages welcome!

Experience how to make butter the way it was done in the days of Hoggatt School with a hands-on demonstration. Then see how it tastes!

Students in 1860s schools ate very different lunches than students do today. Come taste what lunch at Ames’s first school might have tasted like!

Join AHM for free ice cream sundaes and kids' activities! Free admission to the museum during the event.

Hoggatt School is open Sundays, June 1 - July 27, 2 - 4 p.m. Free and open to the public - all ages welcome!