Famous Homes
Wallace House
Restored Italianate Victorian was home of the first Henry Wallace — national leader in agriculture and conservation, and editor of Wallaces’ Farmer. Exhibits include “Uncle Henry’s Des Moines, 1880-1920”, the Wallace era of Wallaces’ Farmer, and a multi-media time line of the life of Henry A. Wallace.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 8:30-12 and 1-5 Mon.-Fri.
- Address
- 756 16th St.
- Phone
- 515-243-7063
- [email protected]
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Des Moines
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Des Moines
May
22–23
CelebrAsian: Asian Heritage Festival
May
28–29
Baby & Kids Expo
May
30
Cornerstone Community CU Cool Car Show
Jun
6
Bike MS: Cruise the Cornfields
Jun
7
Annual “Peace” Classic Car and Truck Show
Jun
8–10
Sports Card and Collectibles Show at Merle Hay Mall
Jun
26–28
Des Moines Arts Festival
Jul
12
Summer Time Show n’ Shine
Outdoors