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Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, History museum along Interstate 80 in Walcott, United States

The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is a history museum along Interstate 80 displaying trucks and equipment spanning over a century of transportation. The collection includes various vehicle types, antique pumps, signage, and specialized gear that show how transport technology evolved over time.

The museum was founded to preserve the history of truck technology and transport in America. It holds several notable vehicles including a snow plow and recovery vehicle from the 1920s.

The museum reflects how trucks shaped the lives of drivers and transport workers, showing their important role in American working culture. Visitors see how these vehicles transformed daily life and the economy across the country.

The museum sits along Interstate 80 and is easy to reach from the highway, with extended hours during warmer months. Visitors should allow time to move through the displays at a relaxed pace and view the vehicles from different angles.

The grounds include a vintage theater that regularly screens films documenting truck transport history. This small cinema offers visitors the unusual chance to watch historical transport documentaries in an authentic setting.

Location: Walcott

Address: 505 Sterling Dr, Walcott, IA 52773

Phone: +(563)4685500

Website: https://iowa80truckingmuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 41.62104,-90.78116

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46

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