Field Trips for Schools and Homeschool Groups

School field trips can be scheduled Monday-Thursday or on a weekend, depending on availability of tour guides. There is a $50 minimum for a private tour. ASL interpretation is available at no extra charge for school tours as well. To schedule a tour of the Jordan House or Bennett School museums, please call 515.225.1286 or email info@wdmhs.org

Funding for school field trips may be available through several sources:

Iowa History Center at Simpson College

Bravo Greater Des Moines’ Passport to Culture. Funding is available for public and private schools located in one of Bravo’s `17 communities.

Tours of the Jordan House and Bennett School Museums fulfill social studies requirements for grades K-12