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American Gothic House

Physical Location

Location Address

301 American Gothic St.
Eldon, IA 52554

Phone(s)

641-652-3352

Email

theamericangothichouse@gmail.com

Hours

Closed
Sunday: 10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All in Central Time Zone
The American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa

Grant Wood’s painting American Gothic brought this 1880s house notice as the backdrop of the famous image of a Midwest farmer and his daughter. Hundreds of parodies and takeoffs have made it a popular cultural icon that is one of the most recognized in the world.

Take your own American Gothic photo in front of the 1930s exterior. Tour the adjacent visitor’s center to learn about Grant Wood’s life and the history of the house. Props provided at the visitor’s center will allow you to create your own American Gothic portrait.

Admission & Tours

Free admission. Group tours welcome. Please schedule group tours in advance with the American Gothic Visitor Center at 641-652-3352 or by email.

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Physical Location

Location Address

301 American Gothic St.
Eldon, IA 52554

Phone(s)

641-652-3352

Email

theamericangothichouse@gmail.com

Hours

Closed
Sunday: 10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All in Central Time Zone

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