Living History Farms

This astounding attraction is a 500-acre open-air museum in Urbandale, IA. Through their admirable mission of educating visitors about agricultural history, all are welcome to explore the farm. Significantly, visitors to the farm will enjoy interactive displays and an outdoor museum that tells how Iowans changed the fertile prairies of the Midwest into productive farmland. Through exploring walking trails and/or tractor-drawn cart rides, visitors can survey the vast expanse of verdant land. With a series of unique farms on this huge property, you can visit a pioneer farm whereupon crops are harvested, a horse-powered farm that cultivates corn, oats, and hay, a recreated 1876 town, and more. If you happen to work up an appetite during your tour of the farms, be sure to check out the snack shop at Flynn Mansion for a quick lunch of pre-packaged food and snack items. Finally, souvenirs and memorabilia can be purchased from the Marketplace Museum Store. This wonderful experience at Living History Farms is a must-see when you visit IA. Address: 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States