O.W.L.S. - Dyer-Botsford Doll Museum

Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls

Thursday, July 21st

Reservations Required

The next Older, Wiser, Livelier, Souls program will be on Thursday, July 21st. This year’s theme is “Discover our Museums”, and June’s event will be a trip to Dyersville to tour the Dyer-Botsford House.

The  house was built by Judge James Dyer, founder of Dyersville, in 1850. Posed amid period antiques, is a collection of more than 2,000 dolls including likenesses of John Wayne, Shirley Temple and Marilyn Monroe. Other highlights include a miniature hand carved circus, an Old World ornament collection, and displays on the town’s History.

The shuttle will leave Osborne Park at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 21st, reservations are required. Reserve your spot today by calling (563) 245-1516 or visit the Osborne Nature Center.