Photo courtesy of Museum of Religious Arts.

Museums

MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ARTS
A truly unique experience awaits any travelers who make their way to the Museum of Religious Arts, located between Missouri Valley and Logan, Iowa, on Highway 30. This 20,000+ square foot building houses the world famous "King of Kings" display of wax fi gures depicting the last days of Jesus Christ on earth. In addition, the museum is home to thousands of artifacts from ancient scrolls to century-old stained glass windows from Italy. Finally, world-renowned artist, Akiane, has a wonderful display and video at the museum. This child prodigy has been featured on many TV shows and she is known world-wide. Visitors will love the display and have the opportunity to purchase prints of her work in the gift shop. Please visit http://www.mrarts.org, call 712-644-3888 for more information. Logan, Iowa

WESTERN HISTORIC TRAILS CENTER
More than 200 pieces of sculpture help to tell the story of four historic trails at the Western Historic Trails Center. The Lewis & Clark, Mormon Pioneer, Oregon, and California trails are all included in the center, which hopes to relate those travels to today. Visitors of all ages will love not only the historical pieces within the center, but also the interactive media options, theater, and gift shop. Located near the Missouri River, travelers can stretch their legs on the 450-acre property with views of the river itself. For more information, visit http://www.iowahistory.org/sites or call 712-366-4900. Council Bluffs, Iowa

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Those interested in the excursions of Lewis & Clark will enjoy stopping by the Washington County Historical Museum. This is an official site on the Lewis & Clark National Trail, and is also home to many other historical artifacts from the county's history. http://www.newashcohist.org, 402-468-5740. Fort Calhoun, Nebraska

BURT COUNTY MUSEUM
Beautiful landscaping, an antique bridge, and wonderful gazebo are just some of the attractions of the historic Burt County Museum in Tekamah, Nebraska. The museum calls its home within the E.C. Houston House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. 402-374-1505. Tekamah, Nebraska

MAY MUSEUM
This 25-room mansion used to be home to Fremont, Nebraska's first mayor. Today, elegant rooms decorated with period furniture from the 19th century showcase the beautiful construction of the mansion. Each room is decorated to reflect the fashion trends of the late 19th and early 20 th century. Outside, the elaborately landscaped gardens and lawns will entice visitors to spend time walking the grounds to admire the scenery. Call 402-721-4515 for more information on the May Museum. Fremont, Nebraska

ONAWA MUSEUM COMPLEX
The town of Onawa has a unique museum complex comprised of three museum developments all located in the same area. All museums in the complex are open to the public with no admission charges. The Monona County Veteran's Memorial Museum, the Kiwanis Railroad Depot Museum, and the Monona County Historical Museum call this complex home. For complete information on each museum, visit http://www.onawa.com. Onawa, Iowa

DURHAM WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
Historic railroad station housing exhibits depicting the history of Omaha. Omaha, Nebraska

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Features the world's premier collection of fossil mammoths and mastodons. Lincoln, Nebraska

JOSLYN ART MUSEUM
Houses European, American, Western, American Indian and Asian art. Omaha, Nebraska

STRATEGIC AIR &SPACE MUSEUM
Includes nearly 40 military aircraft, restoration center, library, and theater. Ashland, Nebraska

SARPY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Exhibits include the history of the fur traders and missionaries, period rooms, and a scale model of Ft. Crook. Bellevue, Nebraska

MORMON TRAIL CENTER
Museum and visitor center showcasing the Mormon Pioneer Trail from Illinois to Salt Lake City. Omaha, Nebraska

DUTCH WINDMILL VISITOR'S CENTER
Home of a 76-foot tall windmill, with a dome weighing fi ve tons and vanes weighing over seven tons. Orange City, Iowa

SERGEANT FLOYD RIVER MUSEUM AND WELCOME CENTER
View one of America's largest displays of scale Missouri River steamboat and keelboat models. Special focus on the 1804 Lewis & Clark Expedition. Sioux City, Iowa

SIOUX CITY ART CENTER
Three-story glass atrium, hands-on gallery for children, and a 900-piece permanent collection. Sioux City, Iowa

SIOUX CITY LEWIS &CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER
One-of-a-kind interactive museum with 12-foot-tall murals and a twice-life-size bronze monument to the captains and their dog. Sioux City, Iowa

DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM
Explore the arts and culture of the Danish or explore the immigration of the Danes to America. Elk Horn, Iowa

GLENN MILLER BIRTHPLACE HOME
Restored to reflect the time around 1904 when Glenn Miller was born. Includes early family photographs. Clarinda, Iowa

BURLINGTON NORTHERN DEPOT AND WW II MUSEUM
Restored 1903 Burlington Northern Depot houses a World War II Memorial Museum, miniature train exhibit, and reading room. Red Oak, Iowa