Posted in Iowa Attractions, Museums November 20, 2018 by Kim Magaraci

Most Iowans Have Never Heard Of This Fascinating Hobo Museum

Museums are always a great way to pass a day, and luckily, Iowa is full of them. One of our coolest museums is the National Hobo Museum, and it’s truly one of the Hawkeye State’s best kept secrets.

The National Hobo Museum is located in Britt, Iowa, a tiny town of about 1,000 permanent residents.

Inside the museum, you'll find thousands of artifacts from a life on the road. The museum was founded by two life-long hobos, and they're dedicated to their mission of preserving the hobo lifestyle.

You'll learn things you never even imagined - like how there's a hobo code to help protect and inform those riding the rails.

The museum contains everything from photographs, to clothing, to tools used on the road.

You can easily spend hours here. It's easy to navigate and understand, and the stories you'll hear are fascinating.

Every August, hobos from around the country flock to Britt to attend the National Hobo Convention - so mark your calendar for that fascinating weekend.

You can find the National Hobo Museum at 51 Main Ave. S., Britt, IA 50423. Right now, the Hobo Museum is technically in its off-season. However, you can still visit the museum by appointment! Call 641.843.9104 or 641.512.5436 and plan your visit to the quirky town of Britt, Iowa.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the convention next August. After all, The Most Unique Festival In Iowa Is Something Everyone Has To Experience At Least Once.

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