The ultimate museum for the pearl button enthusiast! The pearl button industry - the "gold rush of the Midwest" - was centered in Muscatine, the …
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Mar 7, 2025
This is a must for first time visitors to Muscatine. It talks about the history of the city but also about their industries and using pearls to make buttons. I do not want to ruin the jist of it bu…Full review by uncvcutraveller
Oct 19, 2023
So interesting! This museum is a well-organized, very informative gem located in downtown Muscatine. Lots of period photos, 3D exhibits, and text, plus a 6-minute film. Learn all about the pearl b…Full review by Sandra R
Aug 17, 2023
Great trip. We arrived at approximately 12 pm and made our way towards the entrance of the museum. Admission into the museum was free, which is always a plus. The museum was on the smaller side, but …Full review by PartyTheNightAway
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We had a tour with the director and it lasted about 90 minutes. It was very interesting. By ourselves we probably would have taken 45 minutes but wouldn’t have gotten as much out of …
We had a tour with the director and it lasted about 90 minutes. It was very interesting. By ourselves we probably would have taken 45 minutes but wouldn’t have gotten as much out of it. There’s a 10 minute video you can watch.
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