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  • Take A Tour
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    • Live Virtual School Tours & Educator Videos
    • The Jordan House Museum
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    • The Underground Railroad Museum
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West Des Moines Historical Society Logo
  • COVID-19
  • About us
    • Blog
    • Share Your Story!
    • James Jordan Scholars Leadership Institute
    • Exhibitions
  • Events
    • Special Events & Private Rentals
    • The Iowa Files
    • Night at the Museum
  • Support
    • Pathway to History
    • Donate
    • Our Corporate Sponsors
  • Take A Tour
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Live Virtual School Tours & Educator Videos
    • The Jordan House Museum
    • The Bennett School Museum
    • The Underground Railroad Museum
  • Get in Touch
    • Share Your COVID-19 Stories
  • Donate

Membership & Support

West Des Moines Historical Society is a privately funded nonprofit institution that relies on the generosity of its friends and supporters. Help us preserve the legacy through membership.

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Guided Public Tours

Jordan House tours are offered Friday and Sunday at 11am & 1pm.
Jordan House tours will require a ticket purchase in advance.

Masks are suggested, but not required, to tour the museums.


For more information or to reserve a ticket, please see "Plan Your Visit"

Private, group and virtual tours of the Jordan House Museum and Bennett School Museum can be scheduled at your convenience. Please call (515) 225-1286 for more information.

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Plan Your Visit

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Membership & Support

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History & Preservation

  • City of West Des Moines
  • West Des Moines History
  • Historical Artifacts
  • The Jordan House Museum
  • The Bennett School Museum

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