windmill cultural center

A lot of models of windmills from many countries. The speaker was knowledgable. Nice gift shop. A nice children's activity area.

I enjoyed the docents that went around with us and explained each type of windmills and how they functioned. they had working models that demonstrated they different types of windmills -- grinding mill, saw mill, etc. there is a small giftshop with nice items, they sell the flour that is milled at the windmill across the street. The day we went a preschool/camp was visiting and all the volunteers were teaching the kids about the windmills, very patient staff and very dedicated to teaching other about the windmills. There was nothing I disliked! it is a very nice town and outing.

It was complete accident that I suggested we turn after seeing a road sign for the Windmill Cultural Center and Dutch Windmill along Route 84, the Great River Road in western Illinois! What a surprising treat both turned out to be! We first toured the actual windmill erected in Fulton a dozen or so years ago. Ron, our interpreter, had an interested audience and shared so much of the windmill's construction and working history. Such a good presenter of information, and such interesting information. And it's an actual working windmill, too. This is a must-see if you're in the area. And that doesn't even consider the Cultural Center just across the street. What a beautiful and educational facility this is! The working windmill models are spectacular! Interpretive displays give you an appreciation for the skills and knowledge of hard working people over hundreds of years. You can purchase flours and meals actually ground at the windmill, and many, many other things, too, at the well-stocked and managed gift shop. This is a definite must do if you're in the area.

Having always been interested in the workings of windmills, I totally enjoyed this museum and cultural center. Four of the windmills actually operate and the volunteer guides are enthusiastic about answering any questions you might have. Windmills are an important new technology, now for generation of power, so learning about them is advisable. We totally enjoyed this attraction. It's free, but please leave a donation for maintenance.

I had found the attraction online before visiting. We were greeted at the center and made to feel welcome. One of the volunteers spent her time with us as she shared the history of the various windmill models that are on display. It is truly amazing! While we have visited the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa, we learned so much at the center. After visiting the center, we walked across the street to the Dutch windmill which was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, transported to Fulton & assembled. It is beautiful! Two gentlemen welcomed us and gave us a tour of the grinding of flour that they do. This is a great stop along the banks of the Mississippi River!

I drove by many time but finally had a chance to stop in. What a wonderful tour. They really know what they are talking about. Plan on spending a little time and really look around. You will be surprised at what is all here. Although if you are pressed for time you will get a nice overview if you want to make it a quicky if you want.

It is very interesting to see where our local culture orginated from. There is information on the Dutch heritage that is predominate in our area.

We caught a great presentation on Irish windmills in this little Dutch town on the Mississippi! Wonderfully warm staff with lots of displays.

There are beautiful scale model windmills on display here. Souvenirs and food, including flours and homemade mustard are for sale.

We stopped here after viewing the De Immigrant Windmill, a fully functional replica Dutch Windmill. Housed here is an interesting history of Fulton and 21 intricately crafted windmill models all done by one man in his spare time. The creator's background as an architect helped create truly amazing replicas, three of which operate. Not a long stop but definitely worth seeing if you are a history buff.

During our visit to Fulton, we stopped at the Windmill Cultural Center. The museum is located across from the Dutch Windmill. We were greeted by friendly volunteers who explained the various windmill models. The center houses a charming gift shop featuring Dutch and Fulton items, as well as fresh stoned ground flour from the windmill. The center also has an education area with a public computer and many hands-on toys, books, and educational items for children.