Floyd County Museum

Floyd County Museum Collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Floyd County, Iowa

What a nice 1955, outfitted with a cab and a 1710 loader. Plus, you can see more equipment in the background including...
05/28/2026

What a nice 1955, outfitted with a cab and a 1710 loader. Plus, you can see more equipment in the background including a combine and some pickers.

This photo was sent to the museum a while ago by Ramona Wulff. Two little girls stand in front of the Charles City Cre...
05/27/2026

This photo was sent to the museum a while ago by Ramona Wulff. Two little girls stand in front of the Charles City Creamery. This is the creamery building in the 700 block of North Main St, built in 1911. It's hard to say exactly when the photo was taken.

🥛🍨The Charles City Creamery--under various owners and at various locations--offered several different services over the years. Until 1951 the creamery bottled and delivered milk around town. Often the creamery had a shop area where patrons could get ice cream or other treats. In 1911 the creamery of Emil Weiss had a large ice cream machine which reportedly cost about $450 (approximately $14,000 today) and could produce 40 gallons of ice cream per hour.

Thank you to Zoetis for the generous donation! They will be hosting a day for their employees to check out the museum on...
05/22/2026

Thank you to Zoetis for the generous donation! They will be hosting a day for their employees to check out the museum on June 11th as part of the 100th anniversary celebration. Zoetis in Charles City has its roots in the museum building which was once the Dr. Salsbury's Laboratory and Office Building. Our building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Are you interested in being the next Museum Director for the Floyd County Museum? This position is an opportunity to ser...
05/18/2026

Are you interested in being the next Museum Director for the Floyd County Museum? This position is an opportunity to serve a diverse audience, learn the local history, and engage with thousands of people a year in a meaningful way. Working at the Floyd County Museum is tons of fun and very rewarding. If you are interested and feel like your background would make you a good fit for the role, email [email protected] your resume and cover letter.

Today is the 58th anniversary of the Charles City tornado that changed the town forever. At the Community Center today, ...
05/15/2026

Today is the 58th anniversary of the Charles City tornado that changed the town forever. At the Community Center today, many folks gathered to share their stories of that unforgettable day. Some stories had tragedy, some had humor, and all had an impact. The theme of the conversation was that it was a day full of things that one would "never forget." Charles City will never forget the impact of the EF5 tornado that swept through downtown on May 15th, 1968.

05/14/2026

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER: After nearly four years leading the Floyd County Museum, director Mckenna Lloyd joined KCHA one final time before her upcoming move to Minnesota. During the conversation, Mckenna reflected on relocating from California to Charles...

Hello Floyd County Museum community and supporters, Museum Director Mckenna here, to let you know that I will be leaving...
05/10/2026

Hello Floyd County Museum community and supporters, Museum Director Mckenna here, to let you know that I will be leaving the museum later this month. I've loved working at the Floyd County Museum and getting to know the awesome people who visit and support us from near and far! Thank you for your support and interest over the years. I've been at the museum since August of 2022 and I'm so proud of the changes and accomplishments made here since I started. We couldn't have done it without the community and volunteer support!

In the meantime, the museum board will be looking for the next Museum Director. If you are interested in this amazing role, please reach out!

Employees at Charles City Zoetis can enjoy a pop-up display from the Floyd County Museum archives. Learn about the compa...
05/07/2026

Employees at Charles City Zoetis can enjoy a pop-up display from the Floyd County Museum archives. Learn about the company's historic ancestry and the foundation of Dr. Salsbury's Laboratory 100 years ago. These items are on display and on loan in conjunction with Charles City Zoetis's 100 year anniversary. Everything started with Joe Salsbury and his love of chickens. For more information, visit the museum--we are housed in the historic Salsbury Laboratory and Office Building built between 1933 and 1937.

It's and we sure do love the Floyd County Museum! Whether guests come to visit and check out the exhibits, enjoy a spe...
05/06/2026

It's and we sure do love the Floyd County Museum! Whether guests come to visit and check out the exhibits, enjoy a special event, or do some research FCM is happy to accommodate. The Floyd County Museum has been in operation since 1963 and every year has been great. Thank you to everyone who supports the museum!

Address

500 Gilbert Street
Charles City, IA
50616

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+16412281099

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