Scholte House Museum & Gardens

Beautiful home and grounds.

This is a restored home built by the town's founder in 1848. It is a beautiful home, inside and out. The grounds are beautiful as well, with a well-maintained garden. This is a docent to start the tou...

Interesting historical museum and wonderful tea service!

Very interesting historical tour and delicious tea with baked treats. Gracious hosts that are very knowledgeable. The house is beautifully taken care of.

Great guided tour

Several of my family reunion group toured this wonderful house last week and had an excellent guide. Learning about the founders of the town of Pella and viewing their home was time well spent.

The "Mansion on the Prairie" is open again!

The Scholte House has reopened after a 2 1/2-year renovation, and it's a beauty! The home was built in 1847-'48 by Pella's founder, HP Scholte, for his wife, Maria. It's a fascinating story how the ho...

Enjoyable Museum

It was interesting to learn more about the Dutch people who came from the Netherlands to Iowa in the late 1840s. Unlike some museums, it doesn't go overboard on signs to read. Sometimes is less is bet...