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    © Porter House Museum, PO Box 115, Decorah, IA 52101

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      Welcome to the Porter House Museum!

      Home of A.F. Porter, Naturalist​

      Decorah, Iowa

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      Located in the former Decorah home of Adelbert Field Porter (1879 – 1968) and Grace Young Porter (1880 – 1964), the Porter House Museum is an inspiring exploration of history, nature, and art.  

      

      “Bert” (as he was more commonly called) was a gentleman naturalist, collector, and photographer who traveled throughout the world in pursuit of butterflies, rocks, and other curiosities.  A man of artistic sensibilities, Bert used his nature collections to create unique “nature art,” for which he became well known during his lifetime. 

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      At the museum, visitors experience the historic travels, art, and collecting of this naturalist and his wife against the backdrop of Victorian elegance that was their home and heritage.

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      Hours and Location

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      The Porter House Museum is located in the Broadway Historic District, two blocks south of downtown Decorah.

      

      401 West Broadway Street

      Decorah, Iowa 52101

      

      Open Daily June 1-August 31

      Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

      Sunday:  1 pm - 4 pm

      

      Open Weekends  May, Sept. - Oct.

      Friday - Sunday: 1 pm  - 4 pm

      

      (563) 382-8465

      porterhousemuseum@gmail.com

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