Current hours of the Visitor’s Center:

Mon - Tues: CLOSED

Wed - Sat: 10am - 4pm 

Sun: 1pm - 4pm

LAST ADMISSION IS 3:50 P.M.

Email: theamericangothichouse@gmail.com

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR VISIT:

  1. The interior of the American Gothic House will be OPEN to the public on Saturday, April 19th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

  2. We will be CLOSED Easter Sunday.

  3. The American Gothic House Center will be CLOSED to the public May 3rd due to an event. Museum will open at 1:00 p.m. If you are planning a visit that day, please check out our events page- you might want to hear our special speaker!

  4. Due to Cardinal’s graduation (which includes one of our employees!) on May 18th, the American Gothic House Center will be CLOSED.

  5. Please note that the Center is open year-round BUT is CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays and may be closed during certain events.

  6. If you visit after-hours, there is a monitor that can be viewed from the main entrance door 24 hours a day with information about Grant Wood, the Center, and the house.

  7. There is a $5 admission charge for persons ages 13-59 and $4 per person ages 60 and over. Children ages 12 and under and Wapello County residents (proof required) are free. Group discounts may be available with advanced reservations. Admission fee includes the gallery, media room, use of costumes, and restrooms. Please click HERE for the costume check-out procedure guidelines before your visit. Last costume check-out is at 3:30 p.m. Check our events calendar before your visit as costumes may not be available during those times or the Center may be closed to the public.

  8. The American Gothic House is owned by the State Historical Society of Iowa, NOT the American Gothic House Center. The interior of the American Gothic House will only be open select dates or for pre-arranged group tours of 10 or more, based on availability. Contact the Center for more information.

  9. The exterior of the American Gothic House is open dawn to dusk, regardless if the Center is open.


Our CURRENT VISITOR CENTER HOURS ARE:

Mon - Tues: CLOSED

Wed - Sat: 10am - 4pm

Sun: 1pm - 4pm

LAST ADMISSION IS 3:50 PM

We will be closed in observance of the following holidays:

Easter Sunday

Independence Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

New Year’s Day

The American Gothic House Center is open year-round.

The interior of the American Gothic House is currently available only by prearranged group tours of 10 or more persons, based on availability. The house is not owned by the Center.

  • Admission fee of $5 per person ages 13-59 or $4 per person ages 60 and over includes the gallery, media room, use of costumes, and restroom facilities. Children aged 12 and under and Wapello County residents (proof required) are free. Group discounts may be available with advanced reservations. There is no fee to enter the gift shop. Restrooms are for museum patrons only.

  • Click here for costume check-out procedure. Please note that costumes may not be available during certain events.

  • Last admission to the Center is 10 minutes before close (3:50pm).

  • If you are planning to visit the American Gothic House Center during inclement weather, please call first to be sure we are open at: 641-652-3352. We will follow closure protocols of the  City of Eldon as well as Wapello County offices and schools in order to keep our visitors and employees safe.

Click HERE for the American Gothic House Center brochure.

Hours & Admission

Please note that the American Gothic House Center and the American Gothic House are not owned by the same entity, therefore, the hours for the Center and the hours for the American Gothic House are different. The American Gothic House interior is not open to the public without a prearranged tour of 10 persons or more.

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Center Hours

MONDAY: CLOSED

TUESDAY: CLOSED

WEDNESDAY: 10AM - 4PM*

THURSDAY: 10AM - 4PM*

FRIDAY: 10AM - 4PM*

SATURDAY: 10AM - 4PM*

SUNDAY: 1PM - 4PM*

* Last admission is 10 minutes before close (3:50 PM).

Cost

Effective April 1, 2023, admission to the Center will be charged. Cost is $5 per person ages 13 and over and includes access to the gallery, media room, costumes, and restroom facilities. Children aged 12 and under as well as Wapello County residents (proof required) are free. Group discounts may be available with advanced reservations. There is no fee to enter the gift shop. Restrooms are for museum patrons only. Click here for costume check-out procedure.

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House Hours

The American Gothic House interior is currently only open for prearranged group tours of 10 persons or more, based on availability. Contact the Center for more information.

Please note: Visitors to the American Gothic House will only be allowed to tour the ground floor, as the stairs to the second floor are steep, winding, and have no handrail. In addition, the American Gothic House is not easily accessible for individuals with mobility issues, as there is a slight hill leading up to the house, two steps to get onto the porch, and one step to get inside the house.