Admission

Open May through September

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday thru Saturday

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday

Closed Monday

Buses and Tour Groups Welcome

Please make advance arrangements by calling (641) 672-2989

Ask the Curator via e-mail

Bradbury Hall Inquiries via e-mail

Genealogy Library Hours

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday

during open season

Admission Fees

$ 7.00 - Adult

$ 2.00 - Student (age 6-18)

FREE - Child (5 & under, with adult)

FREE - Historical Society Member

$ 2.00 - K-12 Education Groups

$ 5.00 - Groups of 10+

2211 Nelson Lane - P.O. Box 578 - Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 Phone: (641) 672-2989

Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum

Daniel and Margaret Nelson settled their farm in 1843. They raised six children on the farm. Two Civil War veteran mules made their home with the family. In 1958 when grandchildren Roy and Lillian died, the farm became the home to the Mahaska County Historical Society.

Since 1960 we have been honoring the rural pioneer, sharing his life and her thoughts through the place they lived, the skills they had and the items they left behind.

A visit to Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum is a walk in the past. Join us Tuesday through Sunday every week for a quiet self guided exploration or come on a special event day for programs and presentations of days gone by. Every event includes hands-on activities.

So come share the fun and enjoyment of Nelson Pioneer Farm - not just another old farm!

Closed for the season

*Check our events page for special events throughout the winter*