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Journey into the past as you enter the Carnegie Historical Museum.  Dating back to 1876 it is one of Iowa’s five oldest museums and the first Carnegie Library west of the Mississippi River endowed by Andrew Carnegie.  Our unique collection features one of the Midwest’s foremost collections of Native American pottery, Civil War artifacts, Roman Antiquities, and local memorabilia.

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Our guided tours are a favorite among our visitors, offering an enriching experience with Director Jake Schmidt. Visit Fairfield's unique past along with wonderful Smithsonian collections going back 150 years. 

We guarantee a memorable visit.

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Our unique collection of exhibits and displays feature one of the Midwest's foremost collections of Native American Pottery, Civil War Artifacts, Roman Antiquities, and Local Memorabilia.

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