Living Heritage Tree Museum

Where else can you take a break and rest in the shade of history? Containing nearly fifty "famous" trees, The Living History Tree Museum serves a unique historical and educational purpose. Connect with the past as you face a tree descended from the one whose apple fell on Newton's head or the offspring of a walnut tree that witnessed the Wright Brothers first flight.

The Living Heritage Tree Museum is located in the city of Storm Lake, Iowa, US. It is an open-air museum dedicated to heritage trees, situated in Sunset Park on West Lake Shore Drive.It was founded by Stan Lemaster and Theodore Klein. The museum collection includes descendents of trees with historical connections to Joan of Arc, Johnny Appleseed, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Located in Sunset Park, the Storm Lake Heritage Tree Museum is a unique educational and recreational attraction for residents and visitors alike. The museum is an eclectic collection of trees that have their heritage in the history of the United States and the world.

Summer & Fall Seasons - Best Time to Visit

This attraction is free and open to the public throughout the year, with the best times to visit during the summer and fall. Each tree has an informational plaque with a brief history of the tree and its lineage.

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