970 Tenth Street
319-377-6672

Open May through September; late November through early January

Thursday through Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment

The Granger House Museum is the only restored middle-class family home in the area, representing the American Victorian era. The house, built in the 1840s and occupied by a single family for nearly 100 years, showcases an extensive collection that includes many original furnishings. The 1879 brick carriage house, next to the family home, is a virtually untouched treasure and the only one of its design in the Midwest .

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Granger House represents the lifestyle of a middle-class family living in late 19 th century Marion. The museum's guided tours, demonstrations, and seasonal activities bring our town's history to life.

Spring into Granger House!

Granger House Museum opens for the season on Mothers' Day Weekend, May 9 and 10th.  Tea and treats will be available for all Moms and their families on tours 2:00 - 4:00 pm @$5.00  for adults, $2.00 for children.

From May - September, Granger House is open for tours from 1 - 4:00 Thursdays - Sundays.  Fees are $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for children.

Please make note that special "transfer tickets" are available for $5.00 for those who wish to visit both Granger House and The Marion Heritage Center.

Future events include our annual Ice Cream Social, 1 - 4:00 Sunday, July 26 and a brand new Earl Granger Mystery Supper, to be held on Saturday night, November 7. 

Tea tastings, children's programs, scout badge workshops and many more special events will be included in the 2009 season.  Be sure to check for details or call 319-377-6672 for more information.

Summer Programs at Granger House

Tea, Treats and Tours
Each month, Marion’s Sheryl Swanson  and Lisa Wojcik  will team up to present tea themes that will keep you coming back for more.  Each session includes tips on techniques of brewing and growing teas in the good old fashioned way!
$5.00 for adults
$200 for children
Programs run 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Free tours of Granger House included!
Garden Teas
Saturday, June 13

Iced Teas
Sunday, July 12

Green Teas
Thursday, August 6    

Black Teas
Saturday, September 12

Family Programs
Programs begin at 1:30 and are
included with normal admission fees 
(Adults: $3.00, Children: $1.00, Members are Free)

Underground Railroad Quilts: Fact or Fiction?      Sunday, June 14
Susy Jones, of the Eastern Iowa Quilters Association, gives the interesting facts and fiction behind quilts made for escaped slaves.

Annual Ice Cream Social      Sunday, July 26                                          
Old fashioned fun with plenty of ice cream, games, music, treats and tours.

Photographic Memories:     Sunday, August 9
3-D glasses enhance the fun of this slide presentation on the history of Victorian stereo-cards.

Educational programs & Workshops
Registration for these programs can be made by calling the Granger House at 377-6672. Leave a message that includes the title & date of the program, names, addresses, phone number and ages of the student(s) who will be attending. 

Payment (made out to The Granger House Museum) can be made on the day of the event or mailed to: 
The Granger House Museum
P.O. Box 753, Marion, Iowa 52328

Ages 5 & up
Quilt Shop:
Thursday June 18 or Friday June 19    
1 – 4:00 p.m.
$7.50 members/ $10.00 non members
Susy Jones of Eastern Iowa Quilters Association will help children learn about quilts through games, craft activities and stories in this one-day workshop.

Radios and Codes:
Thursday August 13 or Friday August 14
1 – 4:00 p.m.
$7.50 members/ $10.00 non members
 In the days before iPods and cell phones, the Granger grandchildren were busy making crystal sets and sending coded messages.  Learn their techniques in this one day hands-on workshop for kids.
Teddy Bear Picnic:

Thursday, July 23 from 1 - 4 p.m.  Fees are $7.50 for members, $10.00 for non- members.

Teddy bears and kids are invited to sing songs, make ice cream and play games in a tradition that goes back to the days of Teddy Roosevelt.

Ages 10 – adult

Moments in Marion: A Photography Workshop:                        
July 16, 17 & 23rd
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Members:         $50                                                                                              
Non-Members: $65

Ernie Rairdin and Paul C. Juhl present on August 9 on the history of stereo-cards.   

                                                                                                    
Led by Bob Campagna of Abbe Creek Galleries, this workshop is open to all interested students over the age of 10.  Final products will be matted and framed to be displayed on July 26 at the annual Granger House Ice Cream Social.   ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED!