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The Museum of Natural History is open to the public with always-free admission. Use this section to plan your visit. We're looking forward to your arrival.

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Art & Write Night

Friday, June 6, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
NOTE: The April 4th occurrence in this series will move to the Old Capitol Museum for a very special Art & Write Night!Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.Tell a friend...
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University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

11 Macbride Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

319-335-0480
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