Matchstick Marvels

07/09/2026

Are you trying to stay cool and looking for some fun during these dog days of summer? Come visit us and experience something really cool!

Matchstick Marvels
Open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

319 2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-2410
www.matchstickmarvels.com

07/03/2026

Matchstick Marvels is closed Saturday, July 4th.

06/28/2026

Closed Saturday, July 4th.

Matchstick Marvels
Open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

319 2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-2410
www.matchstickmarvels.com

06/14/2026

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Matchstick Marvels
CLOSED July 4th
Open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

319 2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-2410
www.matchstickmarvels.com

The Matchstick Marvels Museum here has a new attraction to bring people to this Tama County town.

06/04/2026

Visit Matchstick Marvels during Gladbrook's 104th Corn Carnival. Hours of operation during Corn Carnival as follows:

Thurs, June 11, 1:00 to 9:00 P.M
Fri, June 12, 1:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Sat, June 13, 1:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Sun, June 14, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

Matchstick Marvels
CLOSED July 4th
Open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

319 2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-2410
www.matchstickmarvels.com

05/27/2026

05/16/2026

Coming to Matchstick Marvels in the summer of 2027 is a 1/7 scaled, 18 foot-long matchstick model of the Union Pacific's "Big Boy" #4014 steam locomotive. You can view the real locomotive at the McCellan Street junction in Tama, IA on Monday, June 1, 2026 between 11:15 and 11:45 A.M. The #4014 Big Boy is crossing the USA this summer as part of our nation's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. If you are in the area, it is your chance to view the largest steam locomotive ever made!

Matchstick Marvels
CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY.
Open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

319 2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-2410
www.matchstickmarvels.com

05/08/2026

If you haven't seen Disney's Cinderella Castle yet, make arrangements to get to Matchstick Marvels soon.
Open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY.

Matchstick Marvels
319 2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-2410
www.matchstickmarvels.com

04/27/2026

Matchstick Marvels is now open daily 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Gather up the kids and come visit this summer. View models of the United States Capitol, the USS Iowa battleship, Notre Dame cathedral, Disney's Cinderella castle and many other artworks. Visit our website for additional information.

Matchstick Marvels
319 2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635

03/31/2026

Matchstick Marvels opens for the 2026 season Wednesday, April 1. Come see what's new. For more information check out:

Closed: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day. Open by appointment only from December 1 – March 31.