July 4, 2026: Despite the Federal Holiday, the Pentacrest Museums will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4th.
The Museum of Natural History is open to the public with always free admission:
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - Tuesday: closed to public; special arrangements via our Visitor Services Coordinator
Federal Holidays: closed
We also offer in-person or virtually guided tours led by University of Iowa student docents.
