Ryan S.
12/13/2025
The American Gothic House and Museum in Eldon, Iowa was still a really cool stop even though I arrived too late to tour the museum itself. Seeing the actual house from such an iconic painting in...
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300 American Gothic St
Eldon, IA 52554
Come to Eldon, Iowa and view the exterior of the house that inspired Grant Wood to paint American Gothic, one of the most recognized paintings in the world. Tour the adjacent American Gothic House Center which showcases Grant Wood's life and the history of the house. Props on hand encourage visitors to pose in front of the historic American Gothic House and create their own unique American Gothic portrait.
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Margo C.
7/10/2025
We were in south central Iowa and found this cool historical site...Grant Wood grew up in Cedar Rapids but was visiting this small town and spotted the tiny iconic white house with the...
Nicole L.
11/22/2025
For the fans of art, history, architecture, or roadside attractions, this is a spot to stop for! There's a museum ($5/person) that's full of information about the artist and the painting. The...
Susan J.
12/14/2024
I was sorry the buildings weren't open the day we were there, but the grounds were still open, as were the rest rooms. I noticed an interesting plant in the gardens and sent an email to ask what...
Curt C.
11/14/2021
Grant Wood! This is THE house from the iconic painting. Everyone knows the painting of the dude with the pitchfork and the girl standing next to him in front of a white house. This is the white...
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