Iowa Historical Museum - Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Historical Museum - Des Moines, Iowa
The Iowa Historical Museum is housed in the Iowa Historical Building—a modern glass and granite building. Its many different exhibits showcase all facets of the state’s history from prehistoric fossils to modern-day gadgets.
Visitors can look at Native American and pioneer artifacts and political and military items. One can find antique aircraft in the atrium, a replica coal mine, a medical marvels display, and lifelike exhibit settings.
The museum has developed several hands-on exhibits whose purpose is to bring Iowa’s past to life. A gift shop and restaurant are housed on the premises. The facility is used for events such as the World Food Expo. and other venues.
Admission – None
Location: 600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319
Directions – just west of the State Capitol on East Locust
Hours –
Museum:
Open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, Noon to 4:30 p.m. (all year)
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Library & Archives:
The hours of reference & retrieval are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Archives, photograph, and manuscript collections are closed Saturdays, unless arrangements are made in advance."
I am asking if you still have the airplane (the biplane from the klein family from treynor Iowa), on display?
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your question concerning the biplane at the Iowa Historical Museum. I contacted the museum to inquire about the plane and was told that yes, the biplane is still on display. They encourage you to come and visit the Iowa Historical Museum in Des Moines to see the plane and all the other wonderful items they have on display.
Regards,
Editor