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Experience a day with the Dutch right here in Iowa!
Take a guided tour of the Vermeer Windmill, explore the Historical Village, and put yourself in the shoes of the Scholte family - Pella's founders. With so many things to do at Pella Historical Museums, you'll want to spend the entire day!
Museums
Learn more about each location by clicking the photos below.
Hours
Scholte House
(mid-March through December)
NOW OPEN
Monday-Saturday
1:00-4:00pm
Historical Village
(mid-March through December)
NOW OPEN
Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm
Saturday, 10am-4pm
Vermeer Windmill Tours
(mid-March through December)
NOW OPEN
Monday-Friday: 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, & 2:30
Saturday: 10:30, 11:30, & 1:30
Amsterdam School
To bring your group, fill out the form here.
Maria's Tea Room
(Open year-round)
Wednesday through Saturday
Seatings at 1:30pm and 3:30pm
Make your required reservation here.
Klokkenspel
Performances occur daily at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, and 9:00pm.
Hours and tour times are different during Tulip Time.
Admission
VERMEER WINDMILL & HISTORICAL VILLAGE | HISTORICAL VILLAGE ONLY | SCHOLTE HOUSE | MUSEUM COMBO | SCHOLTE TEA COMBO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adults (19+) | $20.00 | $12.00 | $10.00 | $28.00 | $23.00 |
Students (5-18) | $15.00 | $10.00 | $5.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Children (4 & under) | Free | Free | Free | Free | $15.00 |
Members | Free | Free | Free | Free | $15.00 |
Museum Combo: This ticket is good for the Vermeer Windmill, Historical Village (including the Wyatt Earp Experience), and the Scholte House Museum. Purchase at the Vermeer Windmill, available Monday through Saturday.
Scholte Tea Combo: Tour the Scholte House Museum along with your Maria's Tea Room reservation. Book your tea here, then let your tea room host or the Scholte House Museum docent know the day of your visit for reduced admission.
Prices are different during Tulip Time, and combo tickets are not available.
Group Tours
We are happy to schedule special tours for groups of 10 or more! Special tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
Please fill out the form here to begin planning your visit.
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Tulip Time Bus Tours, please email tuliptime@pellahistorical.com for special information.
Teachers, we'd love to host your students at Pella Historical Village, the Vermeer Windmill, the Scholte House Museum, and Amsterdam School!
Please fill out the form here to begin planning your visit.
Interested in grant opportunities for field trips? Check out the Iowa History Center by clicking the logo below.
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