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Charles H. MacNiderArt Museum
303 2nd St. SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-3666
www.macniderart.org
A North Iowa cultural treasure, the museum includes a permanent collection of American art, the famous Bil Baird puppets, and an impressive range of ceramics. Genuinely an active center for the Arts, the museum offers changing exhibits, films, studio classes, special events, and a museum shop.  More information about Bil Baird.

Hours:
Tues. & Thurs. 9 am - 9 pm
Wed., Fri. & Sat.  9 am - 5 pm
Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm

Admission:
Free for self guided tour; $3 per person for scheduled, guided tour.


Group Tour Information

Group Tour Hours of Operation: same as hours of operation for general public
Group Admission Rate: free for self guided tour or $3 per person for scheduled guided tour.
Group Tour Size: 10 minimum and 55 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required (4-week notice)
Length of Tour: 40 minutes minimum and 60 minutes average time.
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes, limited


Kinney Pioneer Museum
Municipal Airport
Hwy 122, P.O. Box 421
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-1258 

Experience life on the Iowa frontier through the vintage exhibits and living history at the museum. A pioneer village with a one-room school house, log cabin, old jail, blacksmith shop, and demonstrations on weekends of pioneer crafts and trades.

Hours:
May through September
Tues. -  Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm; other times by appointment

Admission:
$3 adults, $1 children under 12

Group Tour Information

Group Tour Hours of Operation: regular hours plus other times by appointment during May - September for motorcoach tours only
Group Admission Rate: $2.50 adults, $ .50 children under 12; complimentary admission for driver & escort for groups of 25 or more
Group Tour Size: 10 minimum and 55 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required (2-week notice)
Length of Tour: 60 minutes minimum and 90 minutes average time for general tour
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes, limited