Salisbury House, Des Moines

Name: Salisbury House
Address: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, 50312-2909, United States
Telephone: +1 515-274-1777

#11 among attractions in Des Moines

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Art museum

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Salisbury House in Des Moines, Iowa is a Tudor, Gothic and Carolean style manor home. It was built by cosmetic magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith Van Slyke Weeks, between 1923 and 1928. Salisbury House was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England, contains 42 rooms and measures just over 22,000 square feet. The property is owned and operated by the Salisbury House Foundation and is open to the public for tours, public events, and private rentals. ()

Built: 1923 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 41°34'46"N, 93°40'17"W

Address

4025 Tonawanda DrSalisbury OaksDes Moines 50312-2909 United States

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+1 515-274-1777

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Salisbury House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Des Moines Art Center, Drake Municipal Observatory, Terrace Hill, Water Works Park.

0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
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Museum, History museum, Historical place
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1 miS
Park, Playground
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Victorian architecture
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1.6 miNE
Victorian architecture
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Victorian architecture
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Victorian architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Salisbury House open?

Salisbury House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Salisbury House?

Nearby attractions include Byron and Ivan Boyd House, Des Moines (6 min walk), Linden Heights Historic District, Des Moines (11 min walk), St. Augustin Catholic Church, Des Moines (11 min walk), Sylvan Theater Historic District, Des Moines (12 min walk).

How to get to Salisbury House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salisbury House:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave / 41st St • Lines: 60 (13 min walk)
42nd St & Harwood Dr • Lines: 60 (15 min walk)