Fort Dodge Attractions
Fort Dodge (pop. 25,000) is located atop a gypsum bed on the Des Moines River. Originally established as Fort Clarke, the name was changed in 1851 in honor of Henry Dodge, the US senator who fought in the Black Hawk and other Indian wars. The town was laid out in 1854.
Blanden Memorial Art Museum
The Blanden Memorial Art Museum features Asian artwork dating from the 16th C, European and American paintings from 19th C to present, sculpture and graphic arts from the 15th C and African artifacts.
Blanden Memorial Art Museum
920 Third Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4723
United States
920 Third Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4723
United States
Phone 1 (515) 573-2316
Fax 1 (515) 573-2317
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Fort Museum
The Fort Museum and Village is a replica of an 1862 militia fort. Displays include military, pioneer and American Indian artifacts. Some of the restored buildings include a general store, log chapel, newspaper office, cabinet shop and schoolhouse.
Fort Dodge Trading Post
1002 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4712
United States
1002 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4712
United States
Phone 1 (515) 573-4231
Fax 1 (515) 573-4231
Hours
April 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
