You Could Spend An Entire Day Exploring This Massive Iowa Art Museum

Davenport is one of those eastern Iowa cities that seems to have a surprise around every corner. On the banks of the Mississippi, it's a little more laid-back than Dubuque but not lacking in unique attractions. It's a perfect place to explore Iowa's cultural, dining, and natural scene - and it's also home to Iowa's best art museum. The Figge Museum, the best museum in Davenport, Iowa, is a huge collection of art galleries that replaced a previous art museum and is constantly updated with new and exciting exhibits. You'll find classic works of art here, along with pieces from new, upcoming, and diverse artists who are getting their first spotlight. It's the perfect place to spend a day truly exploring and discovering all the hidden gems located within its walls.

The Figge Art Museum is one of the largest museums in Iowa, and you'll want to take a whole day to see it all.

Dozens of offbeat galleries and art pieces fill the place, with every theme you can imagine.

Some of the exhibits are gorgeous paintings, featuring the work of both old masters and modern talents.

Some exhibits blend different media and pay tribute to cultures around the world.

Some celebrate the design, style, and fashion of the distant past...

And others are just baffling and make for fantastic photo ops!

Of course, the most beautiful spot in the museum might be its exterior space - the museum is walking distance from the banks of the Mississippi.

Have you visited the Figge Art Museum on the banks of the Mississippi? Let us know what you thought about this unique art museum in Davenport, Iowa - what were your favorite exhibits? Tell us in the comments section! You can find out all about the current exhibitions on the Figge Art Museum website, and keep an eye on the Figge Art Museum Facebook page for upcoming events. While you're visiting, you're only a short distance away from the historic East Davenport neighborhood. If you're looking for a place to stay the night, check into the Hotel Blackhawk, one of Iowa's most unique and historic hotels.