Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

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We will be closed this Saturday for the Labor Day weekend!
09/05/2026

We will be closed this Saturday for the Labor Day weekend!

Speakers, music, refreshments and a brand new exhibit! Make plans to attend!
09/04/2026

Speakers, music, refreshments and a brand new exhibit! Make plans to attend!

Even though the weather doesn't feel like it, the holidays are coming. We have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas car...
09/03/2026

Even though the weather doesn't feel like it, the holidays are coming. We have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards for you. A wonderful volunteer has donated these handcrafted cards for your enjoyment!

Did you know that World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945? V-J Day (Victory Over Japan) is recognized on Sept...
09/02/2026

Did you know that World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945? V-J Day (Victory Over Japan) is recognized on September 2 when the surrender documents were signed by the Japanese and General MacArthur aboard the USS Missouri. Years later, controversy developed over celebrations of the day deemed, by some, as offensive to Japan, now one of our closest allies, and mixed feelings about the devastation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Visit the Gold Star’s World War II exhibits and contemplate the wartime sacrifices of Iowa men and women. A military nurse exhibit will have a Grand Opening on October 10.

Construction is underway for the Nurse Exhibit! We will celebrate completion on October 10th. Join us for speakers, musi...
09/01/2026

Construction is underway for the Nurse Exhibit! We will celebrate completion on October 10th. Join us for speakers, music and food!

Did you know that Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles were once located near Missouri Valley, Iowa? From 1960 to 1...
08/27/2026

Did you know that Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles were once located near Missouri Valley, Iowa? From 1960 to 1964, ICBMs were in place in horizontal shelters ready to be raised to launch position upon alert. Dispersal across the Midwest assured a retaliatory strike, if alerted, based upon the policy of Mutually Assured Destruction, M. A. D. The 549th Strategic Missile Squadron was in the vanguard of Cold War ICBM units until deactivation in December, 1964. Come visit the Gold Star’s newly expanded Cold War exhibit.

There is a new Veterans Walkway at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Walk along the path on Expo Hill and learn about Iowans' ...
08/22/2026

There is a new Veterans Walkway at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Walk along the path on Expo Hill and learn about Iowans' military contributions. Thank you to our wonderfully knowledgeable volunteers who created 19 of the plaques. DAR created the American Revolution marker. Check these out before the Fair ends this weekend!

Address

7105 NW 70th Avenue
Johnston, IA
50131

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15152524531

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