While it’s too early to publish complete schedule details,
we are pleased to announce special guests Barry Corbin and Riders In The Sky.
“An Evening with Barry Corbin” is a one-man show in which the esteemed actor and storyteller shares tales of his extensive Hollywood career and personal life and Riders In The Sky are returning to provide “the best in Western Music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky western wit and high yodeling adventures”.
Incredible incentive to join the John Wayne Birthplace Society:
In keeping with past membership drive incentives, this year we are offering a table for 8 to our May 24, 2025 Benefit Dinner & Auction starring Riders In The Sky. John Wayne Birthplace Society memberships run January through December and the names of all first-time and renewing members will be entered into a drawing with the winner being announced in early January. Memberships include an elegant certificate suitable for framing, a John Wayne commemorative color photo, quarterly newsletters and two tours of the John Wayne Birthplace Home and Museum. It’s easy to join. Enroll online or call 877-462-1044.
The John Wayne Birthplace & Museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the actor’s life and career. Naturally, the facility also includes a movie theater. Relax in comfortable seats (originally from Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood) and watch a documentary on Duke’s phenomenal film career. Be sure to explore our gift shop’s wide assortment of John Wayne merchandise perfect for souvenirs or great new items to add to your collection. You’ll be fascinated as you linger and learn about John Wayne the actor, the private citizen and an American legend.
Hours & Admission
We are open seven days a week, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter.
Winter Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
(December through February)
Regular Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
(March through November)
Adults: $20
Seniors (60 & over): $19
Veterans: $17.00
Active Military: Free
Children (8 – 12): $10
Children (7 & under): Free
Motor coaches (20+): $15 per person
The life story of John Wayne began here in Winterset, Iowa. He was born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26, 1907, the son of Clyde and Mary Brown Morrison. Step back in time and picture the life of a young midwestern boy and his family near the turn of the 20th century. The modest four-room home has been restored to reflect its appearance in 1907. Adjacent to the home, the John Wayne Birthplace Museum is open daily and offers the largest diversified collection of John Wayne artifacts in existence, including movie posters, film wardrobe, original scripts, contracts, letters, artwork and sculpture — even one of his last custom-built cars. Our gift shop carries a wide assortment of John Wayne merchandise perfect for souvenirs or great items to add to your collection.
Bonus Feature Film on Blu-ray!
The John Wayne Birthplace & Museum has been included among the Bonus Features for the French Blu-ray release of John Wayne’s “The Alamo.” With appreciation to producers Roger Riley of WHO-13 in Iowa and Jean-Christophe Jeauffre of Jules Verne Adventures in France.
Copyright: ESC Productions / ESC Editions 2021 EDV 2588, all rights reserved.
Purchase a Tribute Brick
GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR JOHN WAYNE FANS!
Show your appreciation for a friend or loved one with a custom Tribute Brick in the walkways surrounding the John Wayne Birthplace house—and help us expand the John Wayne Birthplace Museum, too! Your message may be up to three lines with 14 characters per line, including spaces. Even better, the $150 cost for this 4” x 8” is permanent recognition of your support and is entirely tax-deductible!
After you purchase your brick, we will call you for information about what you want it to say.
These bricks will be discontinued after December 31st, 2024. Get yours ordered today!