The FFA Historical & Ag Museum was founded in 1970 by the La Porte City FFA Chapter in the city’s original fire station and jail on Chestnut Street.  The building was granted status as a National Historic Site in 1976 and was turned over to the City of La Porte City.  The museum quickly outgrew this site and, in 2001, the city purchased a building on Main Street which was renovated and is now the home of the museum.  The museum continues to earn it's reputation for educational and innovative exhibits that are enjoyed by guests of all ages. All new exhibits are installed each spring.  The museum’s outstanding collection is augmented by generous friends of the museum who share artifacts from their valuable private collections.