Living History Farms

Mission:Living History Farms' mission is to tell the story of the changes in Midwestern agriculture and rural life.Statement of Purpose:The purpose of Living History Farms is to make the public aware of the significance of agriculture in the development of America. Living History Farms will present the changes that have occurred in farming methods, concepts and technology, and interpret the...

Living History Farms is an outdoor history museum that tells the story of 300 years of agricultural and rural history through three working farms: 1700 Ioway Indian Farm, 1850 Pioneer Farm, 1900 Horse-Powered Farm and 1875 Town. Tours are self-guided and at your own pace. Located on 500 acres in the western suburbs of Des Moines, Iowa. One admission price includes all activities. Free parking.

Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, tells the amazing story of how Iowans transformed the fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world. While at the 500-acre open-air museum, visitors travel at their own pace through five historical time periods spanning 300 years. On-site interpreters provide a unique learning environment of seasonal activities and...

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor museum which educates, entertains & connects people to Midwestern rural life experiences!

Mission:Living History Farms' mission is to tell the story of the changes in Midwestern agriculture and rural life.Statement of Purpose:The purpose of Living History Farms is to make the public aware of the significance of agriculture in the development of America. Living History Farms will present the changes that have occurred in farming methods, concepts and technology, and interpret the...