This fort museum showcases history exhibits on African-American WWI officers & WAC women of WWII.
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Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
📍 7060 Lake Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
Practical Information
- Address
- 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, Des Moines, Iowa, 50315, United States of America
- Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10AM-4PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Official Website
- facebook.com
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