It’s Bizarre To Think That Iowa Is Home To The World’s Largest Collection Of Grant Wood Art, But It’s True

Grant Wood is one of Iowa's most famous sons, and the American Gothic painter's works can be seen around the world. His paintings and replications can be found in the most famous art museums around the country, but the people managing his legacy haven't forgotten where he came from. The largest Grant Wood art collection in Iowa is also the largest in the world, and he has a whole art gallery dedicated to him in the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art - not far from his famous home. So step inside, and explore the legacy of Grant Wood like you've never seen it before - all in one place, in the place he called home.

The artist Grant Wood, who became famous in the early 20th century, was known for his realist portraits of the rural American Midwest - and he was born right here in Iowa.

While he was born in nearby Anamosa, he grew up in Cedar Rapids - and his childhood home is still standing in the town, preserved by the tireless efforts of historians.

His most famous painting, American Gothic, has traveled the world and is currently on display in Chicago - but many of his other paintings are right where they belong.

Only minutes from where Grant Wood grew up, the world's largest collection of Grant Wood art can be found at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.

An entire gallery is devoted to Iowa's most famous artist, and it can be visited as part of the museum's general admission.

Many of Wood's paintings captured the pastoral landscape of the Iowa prairie, and boast an impressive level of detail.

Wood was known for his realism, especially in portraits like this one of Cedar Rapids pioneer John B. Turner.

After exploring the dozens of paintings on display at his personal gallery, tour the museum shop for a large collection of Wood-related memorabilia!

Have you visited the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art? Let us know what you thought of this massive Grant Wood art collection in Iowa, and any other galleries you visited, in the comments section. You can learn more about the permanent exhibition and other features at the museum by visiting their website. And while you're in Cedar Rapids, why not visit the most beautiful library in Iowa?