Dinosaurs to Diamonds and Fossils to Fluorescent Minerals": Come take a walk through Earth's history in one of the finest and largest collections of fossil, mineral and rock in the Midwest. FREE and open to the public! The museum, named after Dr. Fritiof Fryxell, has become one of the largest and finest collections of rocks, minerals and fossils in the Midwest. Begun in the late 1880s with a modest natural history collection, the museum now boasts over 1,500 rock, mineral, and fossil specimens. On display are a complete skeleton of a Tylosaurus "sea serpent", skulls of Parasaurolophus, Ankylosaurus, Apatosaurus, Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex and a 2-billion-year-old fossil! Of particular interest is a state-of-the-art fluorescent mineral display and an exhibit of the complete 22-foot long skeleton of Cryolophosaurus, a large crested carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Antarctica in 1991 by Augustana paleontologist Dr. William Hammer.

Construction on the museum continues through the 2025 QC Museum Month, but guests can enjoy virtual tour options. One is a YouTube video series on our YouTube channel you can view here https://youtube.com/@bixmuseum?si=DbTVqCQbFyU12xz4 and the other is a walking tours app of Bix sites in Davenport you can view here https://bixtours.stqry.app/1 the app is also available to download on IOS and Android app stores.

If you partake in these virtual tour options, check yourself in with code 1290.

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Walnut Grove was a Scott County cross-roads settlement and stage coach stop of the 1860s. The Village includes 22 historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. Pioneer Village has accessible and modern restroom facilities. Great for school groups, weddings and family picnics.

To get credit for your visit, check yourself in using code 2000

The Davenport School Museum serves as a resource for the learning and preservation of the history of the Davenport Community School District. Visit us at Davenport Schools Museum or on Facebook. Hours: Monday 9 am -11 am; Thurs-Fri. 10 am - 2pm. For more information, visit www.davenportschools.org/museum/ Watch their video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhc0Gcy5ubg&t=4s

To earn credit toward a grand prize during QC Museum Month, use code 1702 to check yourself in!

MUSEUM MONTH DEAL: 10% off gift shop purchases. Free Admission on Saturdays in October.

Free admission includes entry to our main permanent gallery and rotating galleries.

The German American Heritage Center and Museum (GAHC&M) in downtown Davenport, provides a fun and educational experience for the entire family. The GAHC&M seeks to preserve and enrich the present and future generation's knowledge of the German immigrant experience and its impact on American Culture.

Located in a former German Gasthaus (hotel), visitors can immerse themselves in the story of German immigration to the United States. Featuring two original 19th-century hotel rooms and our "passport experience," where you can follow along on the immigration journeys of individuals who settled in Scott County. Learn more about the experiences and legacy of German immigrants today!

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday 12 – 4 pm; Closed Mondays. For more information, visit www.gahc.org

The Hauberg Museum (located in the west end of Watch Tower Lodge) tells the story of the Sauk and Meskwaki people through interpretive maps, artifacts, and seasonal dioramas. Take the free handheld audio tour and venture through an entire year with the last two Native American tribes who lived in the Mississippi River Valley. Call ahead to schedule a guided tour for groups of more than 10.

To earn an entry toward a grand QC Museum Month prize, enter code 9536 during your visit!

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The Rock Island Arsenal Museum explores the history of Rock Island and the military history in the region from 1805 to the present day. The exhibits focus on the Arsenal’s role in supporting the nation’s military, its commands, and the larger Army Organic Industrial Base. Free admission. The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is open to the public, Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The museum is closed on Sundays, Mondays, Federal Holidays, the Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve. Security and Access Requirements Rock Island Arsenal is an active military installation. All visitors must enter through the Moline Gate. Visitors who do not have an approved Department of Defense identification card and are 18 years old or older must obtain a visitor pass at the Moline Gate Visitor Control Center located at 23 Prospect Drive, Moline, IL. The Visitor Control Center is open every day from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. All first-time visitors must present a valid state identification card, driver’s license, or valid U.S. Passport. Visitors must complete a favorable criminal background check before entry. If your driver’s license does not possess the gold Real ID star, you will need to provide a secondary form of identification (voter ID card, car registration with your name, passport.) Foreign Nationals are not allowed access unless visiting for Official Business. To contact the Visitor Control Center, call (309)782-0485, (309)782-0484, or (309)782-1337 or email at usarmy.ria.imcom.mbx.usag-access-request@mail.mil. For more information please visit https://home.army.mil/ria/index.php/about/visitor-information