Visitor Center
- Mission Statement -
“The American Gothic House Center endeavors to provide a unique, educational, and inclusive visitor experience to individuals and groups from all backgrounds; to communicate information related to the American Gothic House, American Gothic painting, and Grant Wood that is accurate and accessible; and to be an asset to the local community.”
- Amenities -
Click HERE to see what the American Gothic House Center has to offer!
Outdoor Area
The Circle
Our center is situated
adjacent to the
Gothic House with
accessible sidewalks
leading up to
the photo-op area
in front of
the house.
A gothic window-shaped
selfie stand is located
next to the circle
for your use.
Our parking lot
and grounds are
always accessible to
the public, regardless
of visitor center hours.
Exhibition Gallery
INSIDE THE CENTER
Our center features an
exhibition gallery
about the history
of the Gothic House,
American Gothic, Grant
Wood, and more.
Activities for
children have been
recently added.
Media Room
AUDIO-visual opportunity
We have a media room
featuring two videos
(a 30-minute
documentary geared
towards adults and a
17-minute cartoon
for kids).
Gift Shop
souveniers
Our gift shop features a
wide selection of
souvenirs and gifts
relating to Grant
Wood and Iowa.
In addition to the usual
souvenirs of postcards, we
also have
ornaments, magnets,
and mugs,
we also have a variety of
handmade crafts
and original art
from artists and
crafters in the local
community, as
well as Iowa-made candles
from the marvelous
Milkhouse Candle Co.
Costumes
pitchforks PLUS
To capture your own
parody in front of
the American Gothic House
during business hours,
costume usage is now
included with your
admission fee.
The outdoor
selfie stand is
a handy tool for
taking those photos.
See below for a
selection of visitors’
photos.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Last costume
check-out is at
3:30 p.m.
Also note that
costumes may
not be available
during certain events.
Click HERE for
the schedule.
Other amenities include a water fountain, a wheelchair, and language guides for our gallery - including Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, and Braille (Braille guides are available upon request from a staff member).
Admission is $5 per person aged 13 and over and includes the gallery, media room, and use of costumes. There is no charge to only enter the gift shop.
Under 13 years as well as Wapello County residents are free (with proof). Group discounts may be available with advanced reservations.
