Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum — Attraction in Arnolds Park

This museum is jam packed with artifacts, history, newspaper clippings, videos, photos, memorabilia, the list goes on. You could literally spend hours in here and not see and read everything. It really is a pretty cool and entertaining place to experience - and it's all free. If you ask the staff (which are amazing by the way), they will start a film for you regarding the history of the Okoboji area which I found to be pretty interesting. I've probably come to visit a dozen times and see something new every...

Our family had a nice time wandering the exhibits which shared a glimpse from the past of the Iowa Great Lakes. Have an hour to spend? Check out the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum! Our daughter was sad she couldn't go down the slide due to covid 19 restrictions but we will be back! An interesting way to spend some time with...

One of the finest Maritime Museum's I have visited. Very well organized and friendly volunteer staff. The wooden boats are some of my favorites along with the old store and fishing tackle/motors. Mary Kennedy is the Curator and keeps the place spotless. It's a must...