Airpower Museum, Inc.

22001 Bluegrass Rd
Ottumwa, IA 52501-8569
Phone: 641-938-2773
www.antiqueairfield.com/apm/
This 20,000 sq. ft. museum is located on a 30 acre antique airfield. It features various periods of aviation through models, engines, propellors, photos, etc. Approximately a dozen aircraft are also on display including WWII models. Open 9-5 weekdays, 10-5 Sat. and Sun.; closed Aug. 31-Sept 4 and major holidays.

American Gothic House Center

300 American Gothic St
Eldon, IA 52554
Phone: 641-652-3352
aghc@iowatelecom.net
www.theamericangothichouse.net
Come see the house that started it all and strike your own American Gothic pose in front of the place made famous by Iowan Grant Wood. Costumes and pitch fork available!

History

Bridge View Center

102 Church St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-684-7000
info@bridgeviewcenter.com
www.bridgeviewcenter.com/
Bridge View Center is a beautiful 92,000 sq ft events center located in the heartland of Iowa. Featuring a 655 seat theater, multiple meeting rooms and 30,000 sq ft multi-purpose exposition hall, Bridge View Center can accommodate conventions, conferences, professional theatre performances and many other events. Bridge View Center is home to several beautiful visual art pieces and holds theatre, music & dance performances frequently. Located along the banks of the Des Moines River, Bridge View Center provides a comfortable and picturesque location for any event.

Dance | Music | Theatre | Visual Arts

Chief Wapello's Gravesite & Memorial Park 

East of Agency - Off Old Hwy 34
This site is the final resting place of Chief Wapello, our county's namesake, who was Chief of the Sac (Sauk) and Fox Nations. He negotiated the sale of Indian lands in Iowa to the US Government, thus opening the Iowa Territory for homesteading in 1843. He was laid to rest beside his friend General Joseph Street. Historical information is available at the gravesite.

History

Greater Ottumwa Vocal Arts Project

PO Box 789
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-683-5842
chorus@govap.org
www.govap.org/
Greater Ottumwa Vocal Arts Project (GOVAP) is a regional, not-for-profit, multi-cultural organization serving Southeast Iowa and Northeast Missouri. GOVAP's mission is to advance vocal arts performances through choruses, opera and musical theater. It offers a variety of musical opportunities for all ages and regularly stages performances.

Music

Holiday Nights and Lights

Phone: 641-682-3465 
www.holidaynightsnlights.com
Take your family for a magical ride through a mile of animated lights during the "Holiday Night 'n Lights" held each November and December in Ottumwa Park.

Visual Arts

Indian Hills Community College Art Gallery

http://www.ihcc.cc.ia.us/arts/index.html

Drama | Literature | Music | Visual Arts

Main Street Ottumwa's Walk on Art Street

115 E Main St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-684-5130
cwoodbury@mainstreetottumwa.com
www.mainstreetottumwa.com/
During an annual "Walk on Art Street" event, fine art Artisians and Traditional Crafters will present their work in a traditional art fair format while local musicians, singers and dancers perform throughout the day in Central Park. There are a variety of children's activities in the Park, including an under 18 exhibit, and interactive "Musical Petting Zoo". This event is made possible through Main Street Ottumwa.

Visual Arts

Ottumwa Community Children's Playhouse

http://occp.us/Index2.php
A sub-group of the Ottumwa Community Players, OCCP provides a children's theater company that continually provides theater involvement for children and parents of the community to be involved in.

Theatre

Ottumwa Community Players

ocp@ottumwacommunityplayers.org
www.ottumwacommunityplayers.org/index.php
Ottumwa Community Players is the Resident Theatre group of Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa. Along with our children's theatre, Ottumwa Community Children's Playhouse, we produce 6 plays each year with a 100% amateur membership. We welcome anyone and everyone to join us and become a part of crafting plays for the enjoyment of our community. It is our goal to make our shows affordable and there is no cost to perform with us. We hope you consider being a part of our family and experience the wonderful venue that we have the privelege to call home.

Theatre

Ottumwa Municipal Band

jbarronmusic@yahoo.com
http://pages.prodigy.net/jbarronmus/
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy music in Central Park every Thursday in June and July at 7:00 p.m.

Music

Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races

Phone: 641-682-3465 
ottumwaproballoonrace@yahoo.com
www.ottumwaproballoons.com/
Plan to attend the annual Pro Ballooon Races held each June, featuring competition flight, night glow, a carnival and free entertainment.

Visual Art

Ottumwa Public Library 

102 West Fourth Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501 
Phone: 641-682-7563 
www.ottumwapubliclibrary.org
Our library is housed in a historic Andrew Carnegie library building built in 1901 and offers children's activities, a reading center, internet access, genealogy room, and reference desk. Children's story-times Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM.

History

Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra

Phone: 641-684-2494
The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra has great support from the Ottumwa Symphony Guild and performs regularly throughout the year.

Music

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra

601 N Main St
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Phone: 319-385-6352
seiso@iwc.edu
www.seiso.us/
Since 1961 the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra has performed subscription concerts in the Ottumwa area. In addition to the subscription series, the orchestra performs annual school tours, Kidsymphony concerts, pops concerts and summer concerts. Also, youth competitions, holiday performances and guest artist residences have become standard features in the orchestra's calendar.

Music

South Ottumwa Savings Bank Live After Five (July)

102 W 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501 
Phone: 641-682-7541 
www.sosb-ia.com
Enjoy live music, food and festivities at South Ottumwa Savings Bank Live After Five, held Friday evenings during July in Central Park.

Music

Wapello County Historical Museum

210 W Main St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-682-8676
wchs@pcsia.net
Take the elevator to the second floor of the Amtrak depot to explore Wapello County's rich past at the Wapello County Historical Museum. This museum offers two levels of interactive displays that illustrate life in Wapello County throughout the 19th & 20th centuries. Be sure that you don�t miss the scale replica of the 1890 Coal Palace and the fire station with a real 1925 LaFrance fire truck. Programs offered throughout the year, call (641) 682-8676 for program information. Allow 45 minute minimum. Museum open Tuesdays - Fridays 10am - 4pm Saturdays Noon - 4pm, Closed Sundays and Mondays and for Major Holidays. Admission: Adults $2.00, Children $0.50.

History