Ankeny Area Historical Society Museum

Two museums house artifacts from the Ankeny area, including military items, several period rooms, a school room with historical items from Ankeny schools, and a nurses’ station from the former Des Moines Ordnance Plant, now John Deere Des Moines Works.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
2-4 first Sun. of month, May-Dec., tours by appointment.
Address
301 SW 3rd
Phone
515-965-5795
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ankenyhistorical.org
Map
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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Briarwood Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Ankeny Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Otter Creek Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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