Chart a Course to Old-Time Okoboji

View rare artifacts and immerse yourself in the lore of the Iowa Great Lakes. See a rare collection of antique wooden boats and view a boat pulled from the depths of West Okoboji. Browse the new reproduction of the "Okoboji Store." Or peruse retro ride parts, signs and other souvenirs left from Historic Arnolds Park's earlier days. Whether young or old, an Okoboji native or a first-time visitor, the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum is an integral part of your Historic Arnolds Park experience.

Become a Maritime Museum Supporter

The Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum offers free admission, and we want to keep it that way. Please consider becoming a member or making a donation. Make your donation online and become a Captain Member, Rear Admiral Member, Commander Member, Maritime Museum Fleet Member or Captain Steve's Wish List Member today! Or call 712-332-2183 to learn about more ways to contribute.

Your pledge goes to support the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
Captain Member		$35.00
Rear Admiral Member		$75.00
Commander Member		$150.00
Maritime Museum Fleet Member		$250.00
Captain Steve's Wish List Member		$1,000.00

Hedberg Theater

As part of the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum, the Hedberg Theater is available for rent for group meetings. It provides an intimate setting for classroom-style meetings or dinner engagements.

Specifications:

Capacity of 50
Available year-round

Options:

Bar
Catering
Table/chair set up
Projector/big-screen available

Suggested Uses:

Family reunion
Class reunion
Public meeting
Graduation party
Rehearsal dinner
Service group meeting

To book the theater, call Paul Plumb, sales manager, at 712-332-6551 or Keith Marra, assistant sales manager, at 712-332-6514.

FREE Admission

Admission is free to all visitors, however, donations are appreciated. Walking tours last 30 to 60 minutes each and are offered to the general public, as well as elementary, high school and college students. Call 1-712-332-2183 to schedule your tour group. (The recommended school-group tour size is 30 children.) The museum is located in the Iowa Welcome Center adjacent to the park.

Museum Hours

Summer Hours (May 22 - September 12, 2010)

Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

Winter Hours (September 14, 2009 - May 21, 2010)

Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

General Tour Information

Tours are conducted by volunteers.
Group tours should be scheduled three weeks in advance.
Large groups will be divided into smaller sections. For school groups, one adult is recommended for every 10 children.
The museum is handicap accessible.
The museum does not have a lunchroom facility, however, Historic Arnolds Park offers many facilities.