East Region

Family Museum of Arts and Science - Hands-on museum with interactive exhibits for children and families. Touch a tornado; make a cloud ring; hop through a rabbit hole. Explore the workings of the human heart. For active kids of all ages, the outdoor 'Kingdom for Kids' Playground, has things to climb, slide down, swing across, go up and down and slither around.

Davenport Museum of Art - The Davenport Museum of Art actively serves the public by collecting, conserving, and exhibiting art, and by promoting appreciation and creation of visual art through education. As a vital, responsive institution, the DMA brings art and people together, expands the knowledge and love of art, and enriches the life of the community through the power of art.

'Field of Dreams' Movie Site - Field of Dreams, released in 1989, is a movie that has inspired millions and became an Academy Award nominee for 'Best Picture of the Year.' The site is located in Dyersville, at the 91-year-old Lansing family farm with its quaint, and oh so recognizable house, baseball still ranks as a favorite pastime for all ages.

Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science - Founded in 1867, the Putnam is home to over 160,000 artifacts and specimens, the Putnam Museum offers permanent and changing exhibits, dynamic public programs, plus exclusive theater and live interpretations—all in a beautiful 76,000 square foot facility—the largest museum in the Quad Cities of eastern Iowa and western Illinois!

Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - The only all volunteer arboretum and botanical garden in the U.S., with over 375 volunteers. The only all tree, plant , shrub and seed-gifted arboretum and botanical garden in the US. See displays of annual and perennial flowers and vegetables, prairie grasses and wild flowers, water gardens, waterfalls, and ornamental plantings.

Bickelhaupt Arboretum - The Bickelhaupt Arboretum called A Growing Place. Open year round, free of charge, dawn to dusk. Heartland Collection of Garden Conifers; Prairie grasses and flowers of native Midwest prairies; Large collection of flowering trees, ornamental shrubs, hosta, daylilies and Pinetum. Universally accessible, Education Programs weekly. Tours for groups of 20 may be scheduled.

Mississippi River Museum - Located in Dubuque, the museum is dedicated to collecting, interpreting and sharing the rich and important history of the Mississippi River. The museum features over 300 years of river history, the National Rivers Hall of Fame, the Upper Mississippi's largest collection of historic small watercraft, the National Landmark steamboat William M. Black and more.

Dubuque Museum of Art - The Dubuque Museum of Art exists to foster, facilitate, and promote the study and appreciation of the visual arts. The Museum is dedicated to cultural growth, to enhance the quality of life, and to contribute to the general development of our community and region. The Museum offers exhibitions, tours, outreach programs, gallery talks, and a variety of educational initiatives.