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:
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.
We will be CLOSED Easter Sunday.
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!
Due to Cardinal’s graduation (which includes one of our employees!) on May 18th, the American Gothic House Center will be CLOSED.
Please note that the Center is open year-round BUT is CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays and may be closed during certain events.
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.
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.
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.
The exterior of the American Gothic House is open dawn to dusk, regardless if the Center is open.
