John Wayne Birthplace & Museum
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The home where movie legend John Wayne was born!
Step back in time and picture the life of a young midwestern boy and his family near the turn of the century. This modest four-room home has been restored to reflect its appearance in 1907, the year of Duke's birth. An impressive collection of John Wayne memorabilia includes unique items such as the eyepatch worn in the movie True Grit, a hat worn in Rio Lobo, and a prop suitcase used in the film Stagecoach. Hundreds of rare photographs of Duke are on display as well as letters from Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Maureen O'Hara, Jimmy Stewart, Kirk Douglas, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan and George Burns.
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- Pets Allowed
- Restrooms
- Wifi
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Fabulous, in-depth museum of a great American hero .. .. Learn all about him in multiple rooms including a small theatre with original rows of seats from the Chinese Theatre in LA .. .. His...

A great stop in an adorable town. I loved that they have preserved his home and memory. The entrance price is a little steep in my opinion but thankfully they have a good display you can view...

Iowa holds its famous sons and daughters close. A few that come to mind are: Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, in Boone, Christopher Ashton Kutcher from Cedar Rapids, and of course Captain James...