Carnegie Museum

Carnegie Museum

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Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1p.m. - 4p.m. Also open for Fairfield 1st Fridays Artwalks.

The Fairfield Iowa Carnegie Museum is located at the former Fairfield Public Library on the 3rd floor. Various showcases around the museum highlight Fairfield's history. Fairfield's former library is a historical artifact in itself: the first of 1,689 endowed by Andrew Carnegie, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original library tables and encaustic tile floors are one of

02/17/2017

We are no longer open on Sunday... .
Museum hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1 til 4 pm .. ....also FAIRFIELD FIRST FRIDAYS 6 til 9 pm

Timeline photos 01/07/2017

Our newest board members Ali Wysopal and Shelley Urban

Timeline photos 10/01/2015

Come join us!

Timeline photos 06/11/2015

We'll be open for the Southeast Iowa Museum Crawl THIS Saturday! (June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

We'll have a PHOTO BOOTH with vintage hats, a SCAVENGER HUNT for young and old alike with prizes and a very special guest artist that specializes in calligraphy, JOHN STIMSON. John will be dressed in 19th century attire as he labels cards with visitors' names in an assortment of several historic alphabet styles using genuine blue ink from the 1890s!

Plus, if you can't make it this weekend you are in luck! We'll also be open next weekend for FAIRfest! We'll see you all soon for this FUN ADVENTURE!

Timeline photos 07/02/2014

Fairfield is turning 175 and our wine and cheese reception is kicking off the weekend of celebratory activities! We hope to see everyone there!

Mobile uploads 11/02/2013

Did you know we have Parson's Peira yearbooks dating back to 1917? If you have a relative or ancestor who attended, you should come take a look! Maybe, like me, you will discover your Grandpa was 'best athlete' in 1946!

Timeline photos 09/19/2013

Come take a look at our new soldiers sporting original WWI and WWII uniforms! Plus you'll also see authentic gear and weapons.

03/30/2013

The museum is open until 4pm today! Stop up and pay us a visit!

RETROSPECTIVE - The Music of Simon & Garfunkel 09/13/2012

The Carnegie Museum in Fairfield will be benefiting from the proceeds of the RETROSPECTIVE - The Music of Simon & Garfunkel show that's playing tomorrow night at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. If you'd like to help the Carnegie Museum and enjoy your Friday night please purchase a ticket! If you can't make the show and you'd like to make a donation stop in or give us a call at (641)-472-6343.

RETROSPECTIVE - The Music of Simon & Garfunkel Retrospective is a tribute to the quintessential songwriting team, Simon & Garfunkel of the classic folk era. AJ Swearingen's warm baritone and Jonathan Beedle's soaring tenor combine flawlessly to capture the essence of Simon & Garfunkel's early years in Greenwich Village. With a quiet stage and a...

Carnegie Museum Showcases 02/19/2012
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112 S Court St
Fairfield, IA
52556

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 4am
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm