Take a photo in front of the American Gothic House.

Come to Eldon, Iowa and view the exterior of the house that inspired Grant Wood to paint American Gothic, one of the most recognized paintings in the world. Tour the adjacent American Gothic House Center, which showcases Grant Wood's life and the history of the house. Props on hand encourage visitors to pose in front of the historic American Gothic House and create their own unique American Gothic portrait.

In 1930, Grant Wood took a tour of a small Iowa town and spotted a little white house with a large Gothic window. Inspired, Wood quickly sketched the house and returned home to Cedar Rapids to paint American Gothic.

The house still stands to this day, and its exterior is viewed by thousands of people each year. The adjacent visitor center welcomes travelers from near and far, providing services for the site, including an exhibit gallery and a gift shop. The American Gothic House is only open to the general public on the second Saturday of the month from April to October, from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free and tickets or reservations are not required.

Please note: visitors to the Gothic House will only be allowed to tour the ground floor, as the stairs to the second floor are steep, winding, and have no handrail. In addition, the Gothic House is not easily accessible for individuals with mobility issues, as there is a slight hill leading up to the house, two steps to get onto the porch, and one step to get inside the house.

Google rating: 4.7/5

Phone: +1 641-652-3352

Address: 300 American Gothic St, Eldon, IA 52554, United States

Website: http://www.americangothichouse.org/