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Des Moines Children's Museum

Tourist attraction

4.6(384 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 a.m.
Des Moines Children's Museum
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What to bring

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Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

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To avoid crowds at Des Moines Children's Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

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This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1551 Valley W Dr Suite 108, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States
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    Phone
    (515) 218-8344
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Tuesday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
    Thursday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Friday:9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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