URBANDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Preserving yesterday and today for tomorrow
Open House
The Olmsted-Urban house is open free of charge the 1st Sunday of every month from 2-4pm. We welcome donations.
Private Tours
To schedule your private tour call us at 515-250-270-2917 or email urbandalehistory@gmail.com. Please allow time for our volunteers to respond.
Olmsted-Urban House Events
Ice Cream Social
Tour the Olmsted-Urban house museum during the annual Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1-4pm
Christmas Open House
The Urbandale Historical Society hosts our annual Christmas Open House with music, Santa Clause and refreshments. The house is decorated with time period decorations.
Sunday, December 6, 2026 &
Sunday, December 13, 2026
2-4pm
Group Meetings
Because of all the historical memorabilia in the House we have certain limits on groups other than the Historical Society using the House:
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We do not allow private parties or commercial events.
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The maximum number of people at one time is 49; fewer, if all are to be seated.
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No alcoholic beverages, no candles, and no red or orange punch are allowed.
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Priority in scheduling is given to Urbandale related groups, groups who are interested in learning more about Urbandale and Olmsted-Urban House as their meeting program, or scheduled tours.
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Scheduled visits are limited to one per year.
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We require a $25.00 refundable damage deposit, although groups often donate the deposit.