Francie F.
10/10/2018
October 10, 2018 We stopped at the museum while visiting our hometown. The history of pearl buttons was wonderful. Our grandfather was a pearl button cutter and our grandmother once sewed buttons...
National Pearl Button Museum
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117 W 2nd St
Muscatine, IA 52761
The National Pearl Button Museum, located in Muscatine, Iowa, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich history of pearl button manufacturing in the United States. It highlights the contributions of immigrant-entrepreneurs, laborers, and the mussels of the Mighty Mississippi that fueled this once-thriving industry.
With a focus on the early 20th century, when Muscatine was known as the Pearl Button Capital of the World, the museum showcases the ingenuity, equipment, and personal stories related to the production of over 1.5 billion mother-of-pearl buttons each year. Visitors can enjoy informative tours that delve into the fascinating lore behind this significant facet of local and industrial history.
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5.013 reviewsLinda K.
6/21/2025
What an amazing jewel ! We were surprised and pleased to go to this museum!! It was so informative and had a nice gift shop as well.
Paul V.
5/24/2022
"Pearl Button Museum" may not seem like the most thrilling adventure to take, but I found it to be very informational about the history of the industry, the city of Muscatine, and the regional as...
Pat L.
6/9/2024
The history of how they made buttons and got the clams! This is such a gold mine of info! They also have earrings, other gifts made out of the clam shell! Then go shopping at the little shops !!
John S.
3/26/2022
This place is well put together and has some amazing and interesting things to see. This is a great place for visitors and people who have lived in Muscatine their whole life.
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