Things to do in Fort Dodge
Blanden Memorial Art Museum -
This is the first art museum in Iowa, located in a park-like setting and featuring early 20th century American works, and Oriental, African and European works. It hosts music, literary and arts events. Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 10am -8:30pm Thursday; 1 - 5 weekends; closed holidays. Call 515-573-2316 for more information.
920 Third Avenue S., Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Museum and Frontier Village
This 1862 military fort and frontier town features 12 of the original and replica buildings. The Museum displays American Indian, pioneer and military artifacts. Relive the area's history at Frontier Days in early June and at the Labor Day weekend Civil War reenactment. Located at Hwy. 20 & Museum Road. Open 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday; 11am - 5pm Sunday May - mid-October. Call 515-573-4231 for more information.