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

There are still a few tickets left for our Victorian Dinner happening this week! Join us Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 for...
08/17/2026

There are still a few tickets left for our Victorian Dinner happening this week! Join us Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 for a traditional five course Victorian meal by going to https://victoriandinner26.eventbrite.com to get your tickets today.

Tickets are still available for our upcoming Victorian Dinner on August 20. Pick up yours while you can! Check out the m...
07/29/2026

Tickets are still available for our upcoming Victorian Dinner on August 20. Pick up yours while you can! Check out the menu for this extra special event!

To purchase your tickets today, go to https://victoriandinner26.eventbrite.com.

Tickets are now on sale of our next Victorian Dinner on August 20th. Join us for a traditional five-course Victorian mea...
07/17/2026

Tickets are now on sale of our next Victorian Dinner on August 20th. Join us for a traditional five-course Victorian meal, prepared by the Terrace Hill chef. This event is back by popular demand, and tickets are going fast! Go to https://victoriandinner26.eventbrite.com to get your tickets today!

Terrace Hill will be closed Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th. We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend!
07/03/2026

Terrace Hill will be closed Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th. We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend!

It's been a few weeks since the Gala in the Garden and we are still celebrating such a successful event and Terrace Hill...
06/26/2026

It's been a few weeks since the Gala in the Garden and we are still celebrating such a successful event and Terrace Hill Partnership Capital Campaign. Thank you to everyone who attended, and all the wonderful vendors and planning teams who helped create a fantastic event for us to share the planned improvements to the grounds and reconstruction of the Historic Greenhouse.

A special shout out to our presenting sponsors Fareway Stores, Hy-Vee, Inc., and The Ruan Foundation. Our Platinum Sponsor, Rasmussen Group. And our Gold Sponsors, PMI U.S. Corporate Services Inc. and Prairie Meadows.

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.

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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