Tours

$8 Adults
$7 Seniors (age 65+)
$2 Youth (age 6-12)/age 5 and under are free with adult admission
Free-Veterans/Active Military (upon presentation of military I.D.)

Guests receive an informative tour guide booklet that helps direct them through the house. 
Limited Access.

$12 Adults
$11 Seniors (age 65+)
$4 Veterans/Active Military (upon presentation of military I.D.)
$3 Youth (age 6-12)/age 5 and under free with adult admission

Guided tours are generally appropriate for families with children age 8 and older. 
The Guided Tours give additional access to the Library, Indian Room and 2nd Floor.

*Please Note: We request that you make a reservation for a private tour for groups of 10 or more. As our tour guides are volunteers who generously donate their time, we request two weeks advance notice to confirm a private tour for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to make a reservation for your group, please contact our office at (515) 274-1777.

Guided tour times are listed in the yellow box on the left-hand side. Guests are led through the house by a friendly tour guide that is educated in the history of Salisbury House and the family who built and lived in it.

Student Group Tours:
Educational tours may be scheduled for students ages third grade through college and are eligible for a discount admission rate. 
Click here to request a private tour for students.

Adult Group Tours:
Reservations for private tours may be made for groups of 10 or more and are eligible for a discounted admission rate. Groups less than 10 will be asked to join one of the regularly scheduled tours open to the public.
Click here to request a private tour for adults.

Specialty Group Tour Options:

Group Tour with Boxed Lunch
Guests experience a private guided tour accompanied by lunch in the Historic Garage. Lunches are provided by Gateway Market and include artisan sandwiches, fresh sides, sea salt kettle potato chips, dessert, and a drink. This option is great for groups spending the day in Des Moines! Reservations may be made Monday – Friday.
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Group Tour with Independently Catered Lunch
Guests enjoy a private guided tour in conjunction with an independently catered luncheon provided by one of our recommended vendors. Luncheons are held in the Historic Garage. This option is perfect for friend and family gatherings, showers, and more! Reservations may be made Monday – Friday. 
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Click here to view a list of our recommended caterers.

Picnic Lunch and Tour
Spend a romantic afternoon at Salisbury House! This option is for two guests and includes a guided tour accompanied by an all-inclusive picnic lunch in the gardens. Reservations may be made during regular museum hours.
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Tea Luncheon and Tour
Experience a world away from ordinary with a private tea in the Common Room accompanied by a guided tour. This option is perfect for friend and family gatherings, showers, and more! Reservations may be made Monday – Friday at the following times: 11 am – 2 pm, 12 – 3 pm, or 1 – 4 pm.
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For questions regarding specialty group tours or to make a reservation, please contact Bonnie Bronson, Director of Sales and Private Events by email at bbronson@salisburyhouse.org or call 515-274-1777.