Art & Culture
The Binford House
110 North 2nd Avenue, 641-753-5450
National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1874, this beautifully preserved Italianate-style home includes a curved cherry stairway, Italian marble fireplace and walnut built-in bookshelves. Tours and meals available by appointment. Tea parties available upon request.
Fisher Community Center Art Gallery
709 South Center Street, 641-753-9013
Open Monday-Friday 11-5 p.m. (Except holidays);
Weekends 1-5 p.m. April - Oct. and upon request when building is open.
www.centraliowaartassociation.com
Gems in Marshalltown self-guided driving tour
The Art Gallery houses an outstanding collection of original Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Two and three-dimensional works are also on permanent exhibit. Exhibits change monthly in the Auditorium. Art shop featured. Docent tours available.
Fisher Community Center Ceramic Study Collection
709 South Center Street, 641-753-9013
www.centraliowaartassociation.com
Sculpture Collection self-guided walking tour
In the early 1970’s the Ceramic Study Collection was amassed under the guidance of Gary Eason Eige. Top ceramic artists and scholars recognize it as one of the finest collections of its kind in the nation.
Fisher Community Center Sculptures
709 South Center Street, 641-753-9013
www.centraliowaartassociation.com
Sculpture Collection self-guided walking tour
Outstanding sculptures grace the beautiful grounds at the FCC. The signature piece is Christian Petersen's final work, "Dedication to the Future," that can be seen in a beautiful water and fountain setting as you enter the FCC grounds.
Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance
705 South Center Street, 641-754-5616
www.artsandculturealliance.org
The Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance serves as a support organization providing coordination, marketing and enrichment to existing entities who provide arts and culture opportunities.
Marshalltown Community Theatre/Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse
PO Box 92
, 641-752-4164
www.mctonline.org
Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation
16 East Main Street Suite 260, 641-752-8340
www.marthaellentyefoundation.org
Marshall County Historical Museum (Historical Society of Marshall Co.)
202 East Church Street, 641-752-6664
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tues.-Thurs.
Friday by appointment only
www.marshallhistory.org
Museum features a permanent geological exhibit displaying a collection of LeGrand fossil crinoids. Special exhibits include famous Marshall County residents like Jean Seberg and "Cap" Anson, a military history exhibit and "The General Store." Group tours by appointment.
Ray Frederick Art Gallery
(Located on the MCC Campus)
3700 South Center Street, 641-752-7106 Ext. 5776
www.MarshalltownCommunityCollege.com
The Ray Frederick Gallery is operated by the MCC Fine Arts Department to showcase MCC student artwork, as well as the work of local and regional artists. A new display is showcased each month during the school year (August through May).
Self-Guided Tours
Three self-guided tours are available throughout Marshalltown.
