📜 Historic house museum, event venue, and gardens in Des Moines, Iowa.
🔍 Modeled after King's House in Salisbury, England, featuring architectural elements dating back to the 14th century.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a 1920s estate with unique architectural elements and antique collections
🖼️ Discover rare treasures including a mummified rat and a rock collection built into walls
🌳 Enjoy six acres of native Iowa woodland and formal English gardens
🎭 Attend diverse events like teas, murder mysteries, outdoor Shakespeare, and holiday celebrations

Why Avoid

⚠️ Museum closes regularly for private events, especially during summer
♿️ Parts of the museum have steps, not fully wheelchair accessible; no strollers/car seats inside
🚫 No outside food, gum, or drinks (except lidded water) inside museum

💡 Tips

📅 Check the website for availability before visiting
🎄 Estate is decorated for holidays throughout December
♿️ Give advance notice for accessibility accommodations

💰 Cost Museum admission: Adults $25, Children (6-12) $5, (5 & Under) Free. Event prices vary. Gardens and grounds are free when open.

🕒 Hours Museum hours vary, check website for details. Office: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Museum closed annually from late December to early February for cleaning. Gardens open when museum is open.

🅿️ Parking Main lot available. Accessible and limited non-reserved parking at North Circle for zero-step entry.

♿ Accessibility Partially accessible with elevator to second floor, but some rooms have steps. Accessible restrooms on first floor. Tours involve standing.

🐕 Pets Service animals only.

📸 Photography Non-commercial and non-professional photography allowed (no flash indoors). Professional photography requires a rental.