Buena Vista County Historical Museum

Buena Vista County Historical Museum Preserving Buena Vista County's past for the future. We are in the original Ford building on 214 West 5th Street, Storm Lake, Iowa.

The museum features Historic Main Street, The Elk Township Schoolhouse, The Prairie Log Cabin, & Genealogical Library.

On goes the new roof‼️
06/23/2026

On goes the new roof‼️

We are excited to host Chamber Coffee!! See you then!!
06/23/2026

We are excited to host Chamber Coffee!! See you then!!

Join us Thursdays for Chamber Coffee at 10am!

These are open to the public to attend but you must be a member to host ☕️

Want to host a Chamber Coffee?
Email [email protected]

Awesome
06/23/2026

Awesome

🛍️✨ SHOP, EXPLORE & SUPPORT LOCAL AT THE FAIR! ✨🛍️

The Buena Vista County Fair isn't just about great food and exciting events—it's also a great place to connect with local businesses, organizations, and vendors!

Be sure to stop by the Commercial Vendor Building and visit:

⭐ Buena Vista County Veterans Affairs
⭐ Friends of the Alta Library
⭐ Lopes Goodies
⭐ Buena Vista County Democrats
⭐ Mad City Windows & Bath
⭐ Ocean Bree Nutrition
⭐ Parifash
⭐ Dainty Weld
⭐ R&R Quilting
⭐ The Num Num Shoppe
⭐ Tupperware
⭐ U.S. Marines
⭐ USDA-FSA-NRCS & Buena Vista County Soil & Water Conservation District

📅 Vendor Building Hours:
🕒 Wednesday, July 8: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🕒 Thursday, July 9: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🕒 Friday, July 10: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🕒 Saturday, July 11: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🕒 Sunday, July 12: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Whether you're looking for information, unique products, home improvement ideas, sweet treats, gifts, or local resources, you'll find something worth checking out!

📍 Buena Vista County Fairgrounds
📅 July 8–12, 2026

Be sure to stop in, say hello, and support the businesses and organizations that help make the fair such a great community event!

Be sure you don’t miss out on this event!
06/21/2026

Be sure you don’t miss out on this event!

06/21/2026
Donate clean, gently used items to support the B.V. County Museum!Proceeds from our Fall Garage Sale will help pay for t...
06/19/2026

Donate clean, gently used items to support the B.V. County Museum!
Proceeds from our Fall Garage Sale will help pay for the new Elk Township schoolhouse roof.

Congratulations Scott thank you for your service!!
06/19/2026

Congratulations Scott thank you for your service!!

After more than 26 years of dedicated service to the Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Buena Vista County, Scott Mack is beginning a well-earned retirement.

Please join us for Coffee and Cake as we celebrate Scott's career, leadership, friendship, and the many contributions he has made throughout the years.

📅 Thursday, July 9
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office

Whether you've worked alongside Scott, served with him, or simply want to stop by and wish him well, we invite you to join us as we recognize a career of service and dedication.

Congratulations, Scott, and thank you for everything you've done for Buena Vista County. We wish you all the best in your retirement!

Be sure to attend the star-spangled spectacular in Storm Lake, Iowa. Always a good time.!!🇺🇸 look 👀 for us in the parade...
06/18/2026

Be sure to attend the star-spangled spectacular in Storm Lake, Iowa. Always a good time.!!🇺🇸 look 👀 for us in the parade ⭐️

Address

214 W 5th Street
Storm Lake, IA
50588

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17127324955

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