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cost of tours
- Educational groups
will be given
tours at no cost.
- Non-educational groups
will be charged
$3 per person (minimum 10 participants).
types of tours
1. Introductory
Become aquainted with the museum's permanent collection of American
art and Bil Baird's puppets. Brief visits to special exhibitions
may be included.
2. American Art
Gain an overview of the museum's collection of 19th and 20th
century American art including paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture,
and ceramics. Historical background on American art and a variety
of gallery activities can be included.
3. Bil Baird: World of Puppets
Journey into the imaginary world of master puppeteer Bil Baird,
who grew up in Mason City. Many marionettes from famous productions
are included, as well as puppets Baird collected from around
the world. Films and videos produced by Baird are available for
viewing with this tour.
4. Special Exhibitions
View the current special exhibit in one of two galleries for
temporary shows. Unique tour activities and materials may be
available with some exhibits.
5. Thematic
Select a theme that relates to a group's interests or classroom
curriculum. Works which exemplify that theme from other either
the permanent collection or special exhibitions are then selected
for the tour. Examples of themes are social commentary, basic
art elements, portraiture, animals, landscapes, regional art,
and Iowa artists. Tour leaders are welcome to generate other
themes.
6. Prairie School
Architecture 
Explore Mason City's treasured Prairie School architectural heritage.
Tour begins with a 20 minute slide talk followed by a walking
tour. See the largest grouping of such homes on a unified site,
ending at a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, his
first in Iowa.
7. Self-guided Group
Design your own tour of the museum's galleries for your group.
The Coordinator of Education is available for consultation. Arrangements
need to be booked through the tour scheduler. Free to any group.
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