Things to Do

Officially called the East Amsterdam School Museum, this nearly 150-year-old building is filled with school memorabilia from days gone by. Since 1972 the Pella Historical Society has restored the building to a hands-on working museum where children and adults may experience a 1930s era school day.

By Appointment Only

1010 198th Place, Pella, IA 50219
641.628.2409
Dutch, Education, Free, History

Vermeer Corporation delivers a real impact on the way important work gets done through the manufacture of high-quality industrial and agricultural equipment backed by localized service and support. Visit the museum to see where the innovation began, how our equipment makes the world better and the teams behind the important work.
Open M-Th, 8a-4p.

1210 E Vermeer Road
641.628.3141
Education, Free, History

The brick path connects the historic walnut Tuttle log home to Sunken Garden Park. Seven signs along the walk share information about the early history of Pella, what motivated the Dutch to settle here and what keeps Pella unique. The Tuttle cabin is believed to be the oldest remaining structure in Marion County.

607 Lincoln Street
641.628.8003
Education, History

Built in 1848, the house tells the story of Dominie Scholte and his wife Maria through the objects that they owned and the house that they loved. Enjoy a Dutch coffee time at Maria’s Tea Room (fee applies); beautiful gardens behind the home are free and open to the public.

728 Washington Street
641.620.9463
Arts, Dutch, Education, History

The restored Pella Depot is a transportation site used to portray items of historical importance to Pella Corporation. Open Mon-Sat, 8a-5p.

102 Main Street
641.628.1000
Education, Free, History

Step back in time to early Pella! Log cabin, general store, Dutch costume displays, and much more. Tour the Vermeer Windmill, one of the tallest working windmills in North America. The Wyatt Earp Experience explores the life of the famous western lawman who grew up in Pella.

507 Franklin Street
641.620.9463
Dutch, Education, History

Four-year, private, residential liberal arts college with dozens of majors, a seriously affordable tuition and scholarships for everyone. Check out the tulips and the new Peace Mall History Garden. Visit the college web site for details about theatrical, musical and athletic events.

812 University Street
641.628.9000 or 877.462.3687
Education