Wheelchair-Accessible Museums in Iowa

6 museums in Iowa are listed on Accessible America with an accessibility summary. Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, Figge Art Museum in Davenport and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque lead the list. Scores are out of 5 and count only features a source confirmed: parking, entrance, restrooms, paths, seating and loaners. Every page lists where the accessible parking is, which entrance is step-free, what the paths are made of and what you can borrow at the desk.

• Science Center of Iowa (Des Moines) – accessibility score 4.6/5 – A downtown Des Moines science museum with wheelchair access, complimentary wheelchairs, service-animal access, and hands-on exhibits.
• Figge Art Museum (Davenport) – accessibility score 4.5/5 – A riverfront Davenport art museum with accessible parking, a wheelchair-friendly drop-off entrance, and multi-floor galleries.
• National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (Dubuque) – accessibility score 4.4/5 – The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque combines aquariums, river history, live animals, historic sites, exhibits, and accessibility reso…
• Des Moines Art Center (Des Moines) – accessibility score 4/5 – Art museum and sculpture park in Des Moines.
• Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (West Branch) – accessibility score 4/5 – Presidential library and museum at the Herbert Hoover site in West Branch.
• The Iowa Children’s Museum (Coralville) – accessibility score 1.4/5 – A hands-on museum where kids of all abilities can explore, create, and play in interactive exhibits designed for young learners.

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