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.

Every building, artifact, photograph, and tradition at Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time tells part of Pella’s story...
06/08/2026

Every building, artifact, photograph, and tradition at Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time tells part of Pella’s story.

Support from Brunch in the Gardens helps care for our historical collections, preserve the Historical Village and Scholte House, and ensure future generations can continue experiencing the history that shaped our community.

Join us June 20 for a beautiful morning in support of Pella’s past and future🌿

📸Douglas Tupper Photography

Imagine starting your morning with coffee on the deck of a river boat as you glide past storybook villages, historic win...
06/05/2026

Imagine starting your morning with coffee on the deck of a river boat as you glide past storybook villages, historic windmills, and fields of spring tulips.

Next April, join Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time for a 10-day journey through the Netherlands (and one day in Belgium!). Together, we'll explore charming cities, breathtaking gardens, centuries of Dutch history, and the places that helped shape the heritage we still celebrate in Pella today.

Whether you're fascinated by Dutch history, love Tulip Time, or simply dream of seeing the Netherlands in bloom, we'd love to have you join us🌷

Learn more: www.pellahistorical.org/tulips-windmills-cruise

Membership Shout-Out!🎉 We are so grateful to our business member Iowa Bike Co. for their support of our museums! They ...
06/04/2026

Membership Shout-Out!🎉 We are so grateful to our business member Iowa Bike Co. for their support of our museums! They also help us care for some of our parade carts, and we are thankful that they make sure they are ready to go for Tulip Time each year.🌷 If you're looking for a new bike or a place to help care for the one you have, the guys at Iowa Bike Co. are the best!🧡

It's World Bicycle Day! Here in Pella, we love to share the Dutch's love of biking... But no one does it like the Nether...
06/03/2026

It's World Bicycle Day! Here in Pella, we love to share the Dutch's love of biking... But no one does it like the Netherlands! Enjoy these photos of bicycles featured during Tulip Time, and if you want to read more about why the Dutch love to bike, check out this article: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-23587916

Did we forget any bikes that make an appearance at Tulip Time or other times of year in Pella?

📸Andrew Schneider, KNIA KRLS

Mimosas in the gardens? Yes, please! 🌿🥂Brunch in the Gardens is designed to be a relaxed, come-and-go morning filled wit...
06/03/2026

Mimosas in the gardens? Yes, please! 🌿🥂

Brunch in the Gardens is designed to be a relaxed, come-and-go morning filled with beautiful surroundings, brunch bites, and connection, all while supporting Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time.

We can’t wait to gather together in the Scholte Gardens on June 20!

📸Douglas Tupper Photography

Great news! "Free Hour Thursdays" are BACK at the village this summer!🌞 Mark your calendars for June 11, 25, and July 9 ...
06/03/2026

Great news! "Free Hour Thursdays" are BACK at the village this summer!🌞 Mark your calendars for June 11, 25, and July 9 from 4-6pm and join us at the historical village for FREE admission!🎉 We are especially excited for our first Free Hour Thursday on June 11, because our blacksmith shop will be up and running with live demonstrations from 4-6pm🔨 be sure to make the village a stop on your Thursday nights of fun in Pella this summer!🧡

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

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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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