Pella Historical Museums and Tulip Time

Pella Historical Museums and Tulip Time Explore the Vermeer Windmill, Historical Village, and Scholte House Museum, or visit for Tulip Time!

Pella Historical Society and Museums welcomes you to Pella, Iowa. Here, you can take a tour of the Vermeer Windmill, explore the Historical Village, learn about Pella’s founders at the Scholte House, and browse our gift shop! We also host Pella’s annual Tulip Festival, held every year during the first full weekend in May. Feel free to message us with any questions, or take a look at our website: www.pellahistorical.com.

Ready, set, GO! Dutch Day Camp registration is now OPEN! We are so excited to welcome 5th and 6th grade students back to...
06/01/2026

Ready, set, GO! Dutch Day Camp registration is now OPEN! We are so excited to welcome 5th and 6th grade students back to the historical village again this summer with our favorite teacher, Mrs. Lisa Zylstra!🧡 Join us for the fun July 13-17 for a week long camp learning about Pella history's and our Dutch heritage. We are so excited to offer online registration this year! Go to https://www.pellahistorical.org/comingup and follow the link to sign up online. Or you can also stop in at the gift shop to fill out the registration form and pay with cash or check. Questions? Email Liz at [email protected] ☺️

Did you know Pella founder Dominie Hendrik Scholte was born in Amsterdam?In April 2027, our Netherlands river cruise wil...
05/31/2026

Did you know Pella founder Dominie Hendrik Scholte was born in Amsterdam?

In April 2027, our Netherlands river cruise will begin in the very city where Pella’s story first began. From historic canals to hidden churches and Dutch traditions, we’ll explore the places and culture that shaped the people who eventually founded our community.

Join us as we connect the Netherlands to the story of Pella in a whole new way🌷

Membership shoutout!👏 We are thankful for our business member for their support of Pella Historical Museums, and also ...
05/29/2026

Membership shoutout!👏 We are thankful for our business member for their support of Pella Historical Museums, and also treating the queen and court to some much needed chocolate during a busy Tulip Time🌷🤎

Tulip Time is part of Pella’s identity🌷For 91 years, it has celebrated our heritage, strengthened our community, and wel...
05/28/2026

Tulip Time is part of Pella’s identity🌷

For 91 years, it has celebrated our heritage, strengthened our community, and welcomed visitors from around the world to experience what makes Pella so special.

Support from events like Brunch in the Gardens helps Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time continue preserving the stories, traditions, and spaces that make Tulip Time possible.

Join us June 20 in the Scholte Gardens to hear more about Tulip Time's impact!🌿 Learn more here: www.pellahistorical.org/comingup

What if your next trip took you back to the roots of Pella’s story? 🌷In April 2027, join Pella Historical Museums & Tuli...
05/27/2026

What if your next trip took you back to the roots of Pella’s story? 🌷

In April 2027, join Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time for an unforgettable journey through the Netherlands and Belgium. From Amsterdam canals and the windmills of Kinderdijk to tulips at Keukenhof Gardens, we’ll explore the landscapes, traditions, and history that helped shape the Dutch heritage we still celebrate in Pella today.

Along the way, we’ll connect our travels back to the story of Dominie Hendrik Scholte, early Dutch immigrants, Tulip Time traditions, and the culture that continues to make Pella unique.

We’re excited to share more in the coming weeks, and we’d love for you to join us!🌷

✨We're Hiring✨Join our housekeeping team! We are looking for a housekeeper to care for the exhibit spaces in the histori...
05/27/2026

✨We're Hiring✨
Join our housekeeping team! We are looking for a housekeeper to care for the exhibit spaces in the historical village. Hours are flexible and you will be helping us in the care and preservation of our exhibits and the artifacts that fill them!😊 For more information or to apply, contact Julie at [email protected] or 641-620-9463 ext. 104.

We are thankful for all those have served our country and we hope that everyone is able to enjoy this day of reflection ...
05/25/2026

We are thankful for all those have served our country and we hope that everyone is able to enjoy this day of reflection and remembrance. All museums will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, for our regular operating hours.✨

Introducing Brunch in the Gardens 🌿🥂Join on Saturday, June 20, from 10am-noon in the beautiful Scholte Gardens for a rel...
05/23/2026

Introducing Brunch in the Gardens 🌿🥂

Join on Saturday, June 20, from 10am-noon in the beautiful Scholte Gardens for a relaxed morning supporting the preservation of Pella’s history and the future of Tulip Time. Enjoy brunch bites, mimosas, and connection while celebrating the traditions and community spirit that make Pella so special.

We hope you’ll join us for this special new event!🌹

All museums will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will be open tomorrow, Saturday, for our...
05/22/2026

All museums will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will be open tomorrow, Saturday, for our regular tour times at 10:30am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm.❤️🤍💙

The wooden shoe makers in Werkplaats were working overtime during Tulip Time this year, and we have lots of souvenir woo...
05/21/2026

The wooden shoe makers in Werkplaats were working overtime during Tulip Time this year, and we have lots of souvenir wooden shoes for sale in our gift shop! This is the perfect souvenir or gift for you or a loved one- display them in your garden, hang on your wall, fill with flowers or candy, there's so many options! Make sure to grab one when you visit the museum and gift shop😊

Address

507 Franklin Street
Pella, IA
50219

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(641) 620-9463

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