Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center

Definitely wanted to share my positive experience at this amazing place. The free tour starts with a well-produced video that immerses you into the world of Grant Wood: personal history, career history, accolades and awards, and great backstories to many of his iconic creations. I highly recommend you see this video before attending the art museum, because it is great reference to prime you for what you will see in person. The studio tour is great, and as you are shown all of the features of the studio and are told about its background, what truly amazes is that Wood crafted it all out of a simple, primitive hayloft — Everything. Keep that in mind, because your respect for him will multiply exponentially. My hosts, Dan and Kevin, were both friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable — the passion they both have for the space is authentic and contagious. Extremely pleased I went!

As an art teacher it was interesting to hear a bit more about grant wood but I was more invested in the neat architecture and design of the studio space. That said, my partner was not very happy with how long the visit was. When we stopped into the visitor area we were asked to sit and watch a 25 minute video about Grant Wood and his life which admittedly wasn’t my favorite part. I would suggest, if you have the confidence to do so, that you ask to skip the video.

The Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center is a wonderful treasure of history that has been carefully maintained by the excellent staff at the Cedar Rapids Museum.

A tour of the studio where Grant Wood created some of his most lasting works. If this is something you are interested in then you will like this.

Great spot to visit with a lot of really interesting information about Grant Wood’s life! It was so cool to get a peek inside his studio and home. Plus, admission is free! Would definitely recommend a visit.

Fascinating little place where Grant Wood lived and painted. He was brilliant in converting what was basically just a hay loft into a very efficient living space. It gave me a new understanding of the person behind such famous paintings as American Gothic.

Most see in Cedar Rapids. Grant Woods is one of America's Outstanding Painter's. The staff does a fantastic job of sharing his life story. Located behind the future History Center in the John B Turner Home.

Fantastic experience. It was so amazing seeing the studio and making connections to some of his art. The staff was so. Ert helpful and knowledgeable!