The museum holds more than 200 paintings, drawings, and prints by Grant Wood.
The collection includes the original studio where Grant Wood painted American Gothic, located nearby.
The museum complex encompasses over 60,000 square feet of gallery and administrative space.
The institution houses the Marvin Cone collection, featuring works by Wood's close friend and fellow artist.
The museum's holdings include a collection of ancient Roman stone sculptures and mosaics.
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses the world's largest collection of works by Grant Wood, the painter of American Gothic. The facility integrates a modern wing with a restored 1905 Carnegie library building. Its permanent collection emphasizes American art, particularly regionalism and the early 20th-century Midwestern experience. The museum also maintains significant holdings of Roman antiquities and contemporary prints. Rotating exhibitions frequently highlight the relationship between Iowa artists and broader national art movements. The institution serves as a central cultural hub in downtown Cedar Rapids. It maintains a strong focus on community engagement through educational workshops and artist lectures.
The dramatic, light-filled glass atrium connecting the modern gallery wing to the historic library building.
Check the online exhibition calendar before visiting to see which temporary collections are currently on display.
Take advantage of the museum shop for prints and books specifically focused on Grant Wood's regionalist style.
Inquire at the front desk about guided tour availability for deeper context on the Roman antiquities collection.
Do not overlook the smaller, rotating contemporary print galleries located on the upper levels.
Closed on Mondays and major holidays.
No flash photography is permitted inside the galleries; maintain a respectful volume.
