Discover the Best Day Trips around the Quad Cities

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University of Iowa Museum of Natural History | The University of Iowa

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History | The University of Iowa

Welcome to the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Exhibition galleries, educational programming, research collections, and more await at the heart of Iowa City.

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Putnam Museum & Science Center

The Putnam Museum & Science Center in Davenport, Iowa is a regional treasure offering hands-on exhibits, giant screen films, and immersive experiences in science, history, and culture. Visitors of all ages can explore everything from ancient civilizations to modern innovation — all under one roof.

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Paid Admission

Walkins Welcome

Wheelchair Accessible

John Deere Pavilion

Explore the legacy of American innovation at John Deere’s Quad Cities attractions. From hands-on exhibits at the John Deere Pavilion to immersive history at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and the historic Deere family home, these destinations bring agriculture, technology, and Midwest pride to life for visitors of all ages. Addresses (key locations): John Deere Pavilion 1400 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265 Tractor & Engine Museum 500 W. Field Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701 (Note: not in Quad Cities but sometimes mentioned as part of extended visits) Historic Deere Family Home (Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House) 1105 8th St, Moline, IL 61265