Living History Farms

Living History Farms - Event Venue in Urbandale, Iowa

Event Space · Urbandale, Iowa

11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa, United States

About Living History Farms

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum in Urbandale, Iowa, spanning 500 acres and showcasing 300 years of Midwestern rural heritage. Visitors explore historical farms and a recreated 1876 town, with on-site interpreters offering seasonal activities and demonstrations. The venue hosts educational programs, special events, and community outreach for all ages.

Venue Details

  • Meeting rooms: 6

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.5/5 (1,113 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Food

Amenities

Facilities

  • historic buildings
  • outdoor spaces

Recreation

  • guided tours
  • seasonal activities

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

John Edward Smith Gallery (Kemin Cultivation Center)

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Gallery space used for exhibitions and events, located in the Kemin Cultivation Center.

MidAmerican Energy Foundation Pavilion

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Pavilion used for events such as 'Slice of History', offering covered outdoor space.

Church of the Land

  • Type: Theater
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Historic church used for debates, rallies, and gatherings.

Flynn Mansion

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Historic mansion used for teas, debates, and special events.

Advocate Print Shop

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Historic print shop used for demonstrations and small group activities.

Front Lawn

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Outdoor lawn area used for historic baseball games and public gatherings.

Style

historic, rustic, garden

Contact

Phone: (515) 278-5286