The best arts & culture spots in Savanna

“Skip the algorithm and wander the real thing at Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, where Civil War stories, a detailed model railroad, the Wayne (Waltz) King Room, and Helen Scott Hay exhibits make local history feel close. Watch for Music At The Museum and a cozy gift shop.”

“Zenga's Now&Zen Gallery is Heather Houzenga’s playground for reimagined materials, an aspiring zero-waste studio turning cast-offs into conversation pieces across painting, 3D assemblage, stained glass, ceramics, and wearable art. She’s an award-winning painter and Martha Stewart runner-up, so yeah, it’s legit.”

From the Savanna newsletter, September 28, 2026

“If you’ve lived in Clinton long enough to know the sawdust never really left town, Sawmill Museum makes it fun to lean into it. Vintage circular sawmill, animatronic lumber barons, log-raft simulator, and even a troll to find... it’s a solid weekend plan.”

From the Clinton newsletter, September 24, 2026

“River Arts Center brings Clinton’s arts community together with The Gallery, The Gift Shop, a Permanent Collection, and creative time at Rainbow Pottery and the Over The Rainbow Pottery Studio. Want to stay in the loop? Peek at the calendar or newsletter, and don't skip The Bassment.”

From the Clinton newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Housed in the 1908 Gothic St. Boniface church, The Catholic Historical Center preserves Clinton’s Catholic heritage with parish artifacts, photographs, and records. If you grew up here or your grandparents did, it’s a quietly fascinating walk through baptisms, school days, and parish life.”