Arts and Culture Services | Salisbury House and Gardens
Salisbury House and Gardens
Location Name
Salisbury House and Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Required documents
None
(515) 274-1777
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call or visit the website for information about tours and/or events
Fees
Fees vary by programs and services, call for details
Service area
Polk County, IA
Salisbury House Museum is a 42 room mansion modeled after the King's House in Salisburg, England. Built in the 1920s by Iowan's Carl and Edith Weeks, the home contains authentic 16th century English Oak, English flintwork, and even rafters that date back to Shakespeare's day. It is filled with a world class collection of original art, rare books, tapestries and furnishings.
Last assured
02/09/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Salisbury House and Gardens
Provides a historic house museum for the educational and cultural benefit of the public.