Arnolds Park, IA (KICD) — Thirteen non-profit and private museums in Dickinson County have come together under the auspices of the Spirit of Okoboji group in a cooperative effort. Iowa Rock and Roll Museum CEO Clay Norris says several of the organizations had been thinking the same thing for years.

Norris says most of the museums are located near the Dickinson County Trail system and will participate in a massive one-day event to kick off the summer.

The thirteen inaugral members are: The Clark, Dickinson County, Winchester Store, Iowa Rock and Roll, Heritage Square, Iowa Great Lakes Maritime, and Higgins National Banknote Museum: The Abbie Garner Cabin; Historic Arnolds Park; ; Dickinson County Nature Center; Lakeside Lab; Okoboji Classic Cars, and the Pearson Lakes Arter Center.