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Charles H. MacNider Art Museum
303 2nd Street SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-3666
www.macniderart.org
Tue
9:00am–8:00pm
Wed
9:00am–5:00pm
Thu
9:00am–8:00pm
Fri
9:00am–5:00pm
Sat
9:00am–5:00pm
A North Iowa cultural treasure, the museum includes a permanent collection of American art, the famous Bil Baird puppets, and an impressive range of ceramics. Genuinely an active center for the arts, the museum offers changing exhibits, studio classes, special events, Imagination Playground, and a gift shop. Gift shop features variety of gift items crafted by local, North Iowan artists. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 AM - 8PM; Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
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INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING Ages 16+
Sep 01, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT
Mason City, IA
INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING Ages 16+
Build on your wheel throwing for potters ready to expand their skills. Focus on improving form, exp...
Read More BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING Ages 16+
Sep 01, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT
Mason City, IA
BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING Ages 16+
Whether you’re trying the pottery wheel for the first time or returning after a break, this beginner wh...
Read More CREATING WITH CLAY (1) Ages 6+
Sep 02, 2026, 3:30 PM CDT
Mason City, IA
CREATING WITH CLAY Ages 6+
An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitle...
Read More HAND BUILDING IN CLAY Ages 13+
Sep 03, 2026, 5:30 PM CDT
Mason City, IA
HAND BUILDING IN CLAY Ages 13+
Learn the basics of hand building with clay using simple techniques like pinching, coiling, and slabs. Pr...
Read More Imagination Playground - Closed
Sep 06, 2026, 12:00 AM CST
Mason City, IA
Museum is closed Sunday-Monday
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Call for Entries - Area Show: 50The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Mason City, IA is putting out a call for entries for Area Show: 50 , an all-media competitive exhi...
MacNider Outdoor Art Market - Artist Applications Now Open2026 MacNider Outdoor Art Market artist applications are now being accepted! The event date is Sat., June 13, 2026 in Mason City, IA. De...
Photo Show Call for EntriesCALL FOR ENTRIES! The 46th Annual Cerro Gordo Photo Show is sponsored by the Safford and Lena Lock Photo Endowment Fund. Residents of Ce...
“Art the Vote" exhibitionHere are the current leaders of the “Art the Vote" exhibition. If you don’t agree – visit the MacNider Art Museum a cast your ballot! Th...
303 2nd Street SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-3666
www.macniderart.org
Tue
9:00am–8:00pm
Wed
9:00am–5:00pm
Thu
9:00am–8:00pm
Fri
9:00am–5:00pm
Sat
9:00am–5:00pm