Terrace Hill

Terrace Hill Terrace Hill is the official residence of the governor of Iowa and a National Historic Landmark. Guided tours are offered Tuesdays-Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

and 12:00 p.m. ALL visitors are required to make a reservation for a Terrace Hill tour, and reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Reservations can be made by calling 515-281-7205. Admission
$5 for Adults
$2 for Children (Ages 6-12)
FREE for Children ages 5 and under

Tickets are on sale now for our upcoming First Gentleman's BBQ! Go to https://thfirstgentlemanbbq2026.eventbrite.com to ...
06/16/2026

Tickets are on sale now for our upcoming First Gentleman's BBQ! Go to https://thfirstgentlemanbbq2026.eventbrite.com to get yours now.

Iowa’s First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds will host a final summer barbecue at Terrace Hill on Thursday, July 9, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Guests will get a chance to meet and chat with the first gentleman, explore the first and second floors of the Residence, partake in lawn games, and enjoy delicious food prepared by the Terrace Hill chef.

We would like to extend a thank you to our Bronze Level Sponsors for their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign ...
06/03/2026

We would like to extend a thank you to our Bronze Level Sponsors for their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign and Gala in the Garden. Its through their support that we are able to begin work on several project here on the Terrace Hill Grounds.

The third major project the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign supports is the Improvements to the Visitor Displays in our Ca...
06/03/2026

The third major project the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign supports is the Improvements to the Visitor Displays in our Carriage House. We look forward to better sharing the amazing history of Terrace Hill through our improved displays with everyone who comes through Iowa's Home.

We would like to thank the Silver Level Sponsors of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign and Gala in the Garden. Through th...
06/02/2026

We would like to thank the Silver Level Sponsors of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign and Gala in the Garden. Through their support, we are able to begin work on several projects here on the Terrace Hill grounds, including the Reconstruction of the Historic Greenhouse, the addition of Access to the Reflecting Pool, and Improvements to the Visitor Displays in the Carriage House.

Another project the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign supports is the addition of Access stairs to our beautiful Reflecting ...
06/02/2026

Another project the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign supports is the addition of Access stairs to our beautiful Reflecting pool. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, we will be able to incorporate this stunning piece of Iowa history into our public tours.

Terrace Hill's Gala in the Garden is a celebration of the completion of our Terrace Hill Capital Campaign. This campaign...
06/01/2026

Terrace Hill's Gala in the Garden is a celebration of the completion of our Terrace Hill Capital Campaign. This campaign supports our efforts to begin work on several projects here on the grounds. One of which, is the reconstruction of the Historic Greenhouse and Enhancements to the South Garden.

Ticket sales are closing soon for our upcoming Gala in the Garden! Sales end tomorrow, Tuesday June 2 at noon. To learn ...
06/01/2026

Ticket sales are closing soon for our upcoming Gala in the Garden! Sales end tomorrow, Tuesday June 2 at noon. To learn more about the event, and get your tickets today go to https://thgalainthegarden.eventbrite.com.

We would like to thank our Gold Level Sponsor, PMI U.S., for their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign and the ...
05/31/2026

We would like to thank our Gold Level Sponsor, PMI U.S., for their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign and the Gala in the Garden. Its through their support we are able to begin work on several projects here on the Terrace Hill property. To learn more about our campaign and projects, and how to purchase tickets to the Gala in the Garden, go to https://thgalainthegarden.eventbrite.com

Tickets are on sale now, but will be closing on Tuesday, June 2nd at noon.

Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsor, Prairie Meadows. Through their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign, we are...
05/30/2026

Thank you to our Gold Level Sponsor, Prairie Meadows. Through their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign, we are able to begin work on several projects here on the Terrace Hill grounds. We will be celebrating and acknowledging their support at our upcoming Gala in the Garden on June 6th. Tickets for Gala in the Garden are still on sale, but will be closing soon. To learn more about the event, and get your tickets today, go to https://thgalainthegarden.eventbrite.com.

Ticket sales close Tuesday, June 2nd at noon.

We would like to thank our Platinum Sponsor, Rasmussen Group, for their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign and...
05/29/2026

We would like to thank our Platinum Sponsor, Rasmussen Group, for their support of the Terrace Hill Capital Campaign and the Gala in the Garden. Its through their support that we are able to begin work on several project here on the Terrace Hill grounds.

Gala in the Garden is June 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Tickets are available to the public, and only on sale for a little bit longer. Go to https://thgalainthegarden.eventbrite.com to get yours today, and learn more about the event and our projects.

Address

2300 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50312

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+15152817205

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