Sanford Museum & Planetarium

Sanford Museum & Planetarium The Sanford Museum and Planetarium has exhibits and activities on a variety of subjects W.A. Sanford of Cherokee, in memory of their only son, Tiel.

The museum was made possible through a trust fund established by the late Mr. & Mrs. It was their intention to create a charitable trust for historical, cultural and educational purposes that was to be free and open to the public. The facility was officially opened to the public in 1951. Since then, more than one million visitors have viewed exhibits, attended demonstrations, and taken part in a wide variety of activities.

We always love our June Art Wall! Cherokee County 4th graders participate in a poster contest to promote soil conservati...
06/12/2026

We always love our June Art Wall! Cherokee County 4th graders participate in a poster contest to promote soil conservation. Here are just a few of their wonderful creations!

06/09/2026
Special Event! REAP Showcase
06/05/2026

Special Event! REAP Showcase

Only a few more days to enjoy Michael Hayden's photography!
05/26/2026

Only a few more days to enjoy Michael Hayden's photography!

05/22/2026
Our 2026 Field School Opportunity!
05/15/2026

Our 2026 Field School Opportunity!

We've had a wonderful time with our Work Bas Student, Emy Rose Etse. Best wishes on your future, Emy!
05/14/2026

We've had a wonderful time with our Work Bas Student, Emy Rose Etse. Best wishes on your future, Emy!

Our last PIE Partner event of the year! Thanks for everything, Mrs. Lockin! We will miss you!
05/12/2026

Our last PIE Partner event of the year! Thanks for everything, Mrs. Lockin! We will miss you!

Among the many wonderful photos on our Art Wall this month, are some of photographer Michael Hayden's favorites. These i...
05/08/2026

Among the many wonderful photos on our Art Wall this month, are some of photographer Michael Hayden's favorites. These include the three in the middle, a sunrise in Acadia national Park, a diamond ring face of the 2024 solar eclipsse, and the sunset featuring a "green flash".

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117 E Willow Street
Cherokee, IA
51012

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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