Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, Cedar Rapids

Name: Iowa Masonic Library and Museum
Address: 813 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, 52402-5001, United States
Telephone: +1 319-365-1438

#9 among attractions in Cedar Rapids

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The Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, located at 813 First Ave. SE, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, is one of the largest Masonic libraries in the world and incorporates at least three museum collections. The library was the first, worldwide, to have its own building. Its current building also houses the administrative offices for the Grand Lodge of Iowa, one of the governing bodies for Freemasonry in Iowa. ()

Built: 1955 (69 years ago)Coordinates: 41°58'57"N, 91°39'40"W

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813 1st Ave SEMedQCedar Rapids 52402-5001 United States

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+1 319-365-1438

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Iowa Masonic Library and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, NewBo City Market, Grant Wood Studio.

~1600 ftSW
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids
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NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
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Grant Wood Studio, Cedar Rapids
1 min walk • The Grant Wood Cultural District is a historic district in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa that was certified in 2010 by the Iowa State Historical Society.
0.5 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Architecture
St. Paul United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids
13 min walk • St. Paul's United Methodist Church is located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The Louis Sullivan-designed building has been individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. In 2000 it was included as a contributing property in the Second and Third Avenue Historic District.
~1780 ftS
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Bethel AME Church, Cedar Rapids
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~990 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
5 min walk • The First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, also called the Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~520 ftSE
41°58'53"N • 91°39'37"W
Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids
3 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.8 miSW
41°58'24"N • 91°40'12"W
McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
20 min walk • Concerts and shows, Park, Theater
0.4 miW
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Veterans Memorial Building, Cedar Rapids
11 min walk • The Veteran's Memorial Building is located on May's Island in the middle of the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It is a contributing property to the May's Island Historic District that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
0.5 miSW
Chicago school architecture
Lattner Auditorium Building, Cedar Rapids
13 min walk • The Lattner Auditorium Building is a historic building located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Paul Lattner, who owned Cedar Rapids Auto & Supply Company, had this building constructed for his business in 1910.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Iowa Masonic Library and Museum open?

Iowa Masonic Library and Museum is open:

Monday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Iowa Masonic Library and Museum?

Nearby attractions include Grant Wood Studio, Cedar Rapids (1 min walk), George B. Douglas House, Cedar Rapids (1 min walk), Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids (3 min walk), Cedar Rapids 2nd Avenue SE. Automobile Row Historic District, Cedar Rapids (5 min walk).

How to get to Iowa Masonic Library and Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iowa Masonic Library and Museum:

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Ground Transporation Center (15 min walk)