Welcome to Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, an international tourist attraction at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. The museum and education center honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class for African American men in 1917, and the establishment of the first Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC's) in 1942. A proud tradition of excellence and integrity born on a cavalry post at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.

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Upcoming Events:

Movies at the Museum, Sunday, March 11, 2:00 PM (Free)

"Mary Walker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Saturday, March 17, 1:00 PM

Life is a Battlefield, Be a Leader, Saturday, March 24, 2:00 PM, Women’s History Month Leadership Session (Free) Sponsored by William Penn University

Easter “Egg”stravaganza, Saturday, March 31, 10 - 11 AM, (Free)

“We Can Do It", Saturday, March 31, 12:00 PM” Professional Storyteller Maureen Korte and Activities (Free)

SUMMER CAMPS ARE HERE! If you aren’t on our email list and would like a copy, call the Museum or email katesedu@qwestoffice.net.

Give A Gift of History!
Buy A Brick…


Inscribe a brick in the Walk of Honor at the
Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center!
Four sizes available! We will make a FREE
commemorative certificate upon request, suitable for
framing, that you can give as a gift with the brick.

 

Give us a call at (515) 282-8060 for more information.