P reserving the past, creating memories, and looking forward to the future are essential dynamics of life in the Quad Cities. From museums dedicated to art, science, military, trucking, and geology, to those honoring past eras and people, each of our museums delivers something completely different. The QC is home to more than 10 museums. From Figge Art Museum, Putnam Museum and Science Center and Family Museum to the Buffalo Bill Museum, Rock Island Arsenal Museum, German American Heritage Center, Dan Nagle Walnut For military history, the Rock Island Arsenal is the place to be. Newly opened after extensive renovations, the Rock Island Arsenal Museum is the second oldest military museum in the U.S. Additionally, this active military base is home to Confederate and National Cemeteries, and the historic Colonel Davenport House where tours are available. Security check and valid U.S. Drivers License required to enter the island. AMAZING STORIES Museums Tell Grove Pioneer Village, Hauberg Museum, and Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, our museums come in all shapes, sizes, and experiences. Visit the historic mansions of the Deere family and the Hauberg Estate. These homes offer guided tours and insights into the families that lived there and the architecture of the homes.
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