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Experience a day with the Dutch right here in Iowa! 

Take a guided tour of the Vermeer Windmill, explore the Historical Village, and put yourself in the shoes of the Scholte family - Pella's founders. With so many things to do at Pella Historical Museums, you'll want to spend the entire day!

Hours

Historical Village
Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm
Saturday, 10am-4pm

Vermeer Windmill Tours
Monday-Friday: 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, & 2:30
Saturday: 10:30, 11:30, & 1:30

Amsterdam School
To bring your group, visit this link and select Plan a Group Visit.

Scholte House
Monday-Saturday
1:00-4:00pm

Maria's Tea Room
Wednesday through Saturday
Seatings at 1:30pm and 3:30pm

Make your required reservation here.

Klokkenspel
Performances occur daily at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, and 9:00pm.

Admission

Regular season admission:

HISTORICAL VILLAGE
WINDMILL + HISTORICAL VILLAGE
SCHOLTE HOUSE MUSEUM
WINDMILL + HISTORICAL VILLAGE + SCHOLTE
Adults (19+)
$12.00
$20.00
$10.00
$28.00
Youth (5-18)
$7.00
$15.00
$5.00
$18.00
Children (4 & under)
Free
Free
Free
Free
Members
Free
Free
Free
Free

Windmill + Historical Village + Scholte: This ticket is good for the Vermeer Windmill, Historical Village (including the Wyatt Earp Experience), and the Scholte House Museum. Purchase at the Vermeer Windmill or online, available Monday through Saturday. 

Group Tours

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We are happy to schedule special tours for groups of 10 or more! Special tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance.

Please visit this page and select Plan a Group Visit to get started.

Tulip Time Bus Tours, please email tuliptime@pellahistorical.com for special information.

Teachers, we'd love to host your students at Pella Historical Village, the Vermeer Windmill, the Scholte House Museum, and Amsterdam School!

Interested in grant opportunities for field trips? Check out the Iowa History Center by clicking the logo below.

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FAQs

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