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West Des Moines Historical Society Logo
  • About Us
    • Our People
    • Work With Us
    • Speakers Bureau
    • Online Collections Database
    • Educational Videos
    • Blog
    • Share Your Story!
    • Exhibits
    • Gift Shop
  • Events and Programs
    • Schoolhouse Storytime
    • History Camp
    • The Iowa Files
    • James Jordan Scholars Leadership Institute
    • Step Back in Time Book Group
  • Visit Us
    • Plan Your Visit
    • The Jordan House Museum
    • The Bennett School Museum
    • Live Virtual School Tours & Educator Videos
    • The Underground Railroad Museum
  • Special Events & Private Rentals
  • Support
    • Support
    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Baker-McFadden Legacy Circle
    • Pathway to History
    • Become a Corporate Sponsors
  • Contact Us
    • Newsletter

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.

Face masks are encouraged but not required


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

ASL interpretation is available for private tours. Please call (515) 225-1286 at least 2 weeks in advance.

School groups, private groups and virtual tours of the Jordan House Museum and Bennett School Museum can be scheduled Monday-Thursday and other times, based on staffing. Please call (515) 225-1286 for more information.

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

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2001 Fuller Road | West Des Moines, IA 50265 | 515.225.1286
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