The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art is a leading university art museum that is always free and open to all to discover and enjoy extraordinary works of art, explore new ideas, and cultivate new insights into art, history, and culture.
Arts & Culture
ICON Arts Academy
A performing arts boarding high school
The James Theater
Iowa City’s newest performance venue, dedicated to supporting the creators in our community through all stages of the development and performance of new and exciting work in the arts.
FilmScene at The Chauncey
Our state-of-the-art three-screen facility (117-seat, 65-seat and 30-seat) boasts the Midwest’s best digital picture and sound, 35mm and 16mm capabilities and a selection of comfortable seating for every taste.
Studio 13
Lively gay & lesbian dance club with DJs & drag shows, plus karaoke, comedy & open-mike nights.
Joystick Comedy Arcade
Comedy Club & Arcade
Gabe’s
Gabe’s brings local, regional and national shows to Iowa City that can be any type of music.
Weatherdance Fountain Stage
Downtown Iowa City’s outdoor stage for pop-ups performances and large concerts.
FilmScene
Compact theater for first-runs, classic movies, film series & workshops
City of Literature USA
The City of Literature works to advance its mission of celebrating and supporting literature on a local, regional, national, and international level, connecting readers and writers through the power of story.
Public Space One
Public Space One is an artist-run, nonprofit arts organization that offers space to the community for public events such as screenings, readings, workshops, performances and art projects.
Riverside Theatre
A great city deserves serious theatre.
Englert Theatre
104-year-old vaudeville theatre and nonprofit performing arts organization presenting music, comedy, literature, and more.
Douglas and Linda Paul Gallery at the Englert
The Douglas & Linda Paul Gallery is located on the second floor of the historic Englert Theatre, and regularly shows exhibits by local artists.
The Center
The Center is Johnson County’s Senior center that serves adults 50+.
Old Capitol Museum
As the original capitol to the state of Iowa from 1846-1857, The Old Capitol Museum seeks to educate the university, local, and national communities on the continuing significance of the humanities.
Iowa City Public Library
Center of community life that connects people of all ages with information.
The Art Mission
Fine art, framing, furniture, pottery, tiles and much more.
Museum of Natural History
The University of Iowa’s Museum of Natural History is the oldest university museum west of the Mississippi River.
Iowa Artisans Gallery
full-service retail store specializing in handmade American art
Heim
Heim is a collection of home, body, and spiritual goods.