WEST DES MOINES

Des Moines Children's Museum

A play museum on the lower level of Valley West Mall, near the mall play area. Open until 6:30pm Wednesday; closed Sunday.

$6 ages 1–9, $4 ages 10+, under 1 freeAges 1–9Indoor
When
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm (Wed to 6:30pm); Sat 10am–5pm
Cost
$6 ages 1–9, $4 ages 10+, under 1 free; $2 with EBT/WIC
Best ages
Ages 1–9
Where
Des Moines Children’s Museum

Hours

Monday, Oct 19Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm (Wed to 6:30pm); Sat 10am–5pm
Tuesday, Oct 20Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm (Wed to 6:30pm); Sat 10am–5pm
Wednesday, Oct 21Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm (Wed to 6:30pm); Sat 10am–5pm
Thursday, Oct 22Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm (Wed to 6:30pm); Sat 10am–5pm
Friday, Oct 23Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm (Wed to 6:30pm); Sat 10am–5pm
Saturday, Oct 24Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm (Wed to 6:30pm); Sat 10am–5pm

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Address
Des Moines Children’s Museum, 1551 Valley West Dr., Suite 108, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Open in Maps ↗

Last checked on dsmchildrensmuseum.com. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.

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