CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
GALLERY EXHIBITS
The Clay County Heritage Center is located in downtown Spencer. It opened in July 2012 and It houses two galleries and the bulk of our collection. A permanent exhibition in the Dvergsten Gallary titled “This Land We Call Home – Settling Clay County” illustrates archeological, pioneer, and early Clay County histroy, including the 1931 Spencer Fire.
The South Gallery features rotating exhibits with WWI Honor Roll and Clay County: Lest We Forget currently on display
CLAY COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER
7 Grand Avenue
Spencer, Iowa 51301
(712) 262-3304
Open hours:
Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday
ADMISSION IS FREE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP BY HYVEE.
SOUTH GALLERY EXHIBITS
The South Gallery rotates exhibits every few months using both artifacts from our collection and loaned items.
2025 CELEBRATING ADA EXHIBIT SPONSORS
Platinum
($5000+)
Gold
($1500-$4999)
John and Carol
Lea Cotton
Silver
($500-$1499)
Spencer Rotary Club
Bronze
($250-$499)
Advanced Network Professionals
Cambell, Higgins, Mummert, P.C.
Farmers Savings Bank
Jones Dairy, LLC
Kruse, Cate, Nelson, P.C.