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 12th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

  2. 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!

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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


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CANCELLED - Open House - May

  • American Gothic House 300 American Gothic Street Eldon, IA 52554 (map)

Stop by between 10am and 4pm to get a rare inside look at the Gothic House. No booking or tickets required, and admission is free. Our adjacent visitor center will be open its usual hours of 10am to 5pm. For more details on our visitor center, which is open every day, year-round (excluding major holidays), click here.

As this event is made possible by our volunteers who generously donate their time, please ensure you arrive with enough time to see the Gothic House before it closes at 4pm.

PLEASE NOTE: Visitors to the 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 House is not easily accessible for individuals with mobility issues, as there is a slight hill leading up to the house, 2 steps to get onto the porch, and one step to get inside the house.

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Earlier Event: April 12
Visitor Center Closed (Easter Sunday)
Later Event: June 13
CANCELLED - American Gothic 5K