Blanden Memorial Art Museum

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BLANDEN ART MUSEUM

- FREE Admission -

ADA Access located on the backside of the museum.

Tue-Saturday 11-5pm

920 3rd Ave. S.

Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 573-2316

Located in the Historic Oak Hill District

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Hours

OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

Closed Sunday & Monday

* Always closed Tuesday following a Monday Holiday.

SUNDAY CLOSED

MONDAY CLOSED

TUESDAY 11:00 - 5:00

WEDNESDAY 11:00 - 5:00

THURSDAY 11:00 - 5:00

FRIDAY 11:00 - 5:00

SATURDAY 11:00 - 5:00

Parking

Policies

PUBLIC PARKING

Parking spaces are available near the east entrance of the museum; street parking on South 10th Street and South 3rd Avenue; A public parking lot is located at 2nd Avenue South and South 10th Street.

HANDICAP PARKING & FACILITIES

ADA parking located on the backside / west side of the museum, accessible by the alley running east-west from South 8th Street to South 9th Street. The west entrance door goes directly to an elevator; press the up button to go to the 1st floor. ADA accessible restrooms are also on the 1st floor.

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

Due to copyright restrictions, loan restrictions, and the sensitivity of works of art on paper, photography is not allowed in the East Gallery, West Gallery or 2nd Floor Gallery. Flash cameras, tripods, and video equipment is not allowed in any area of the museum. Personal cameras may be used in the museum lobby.

VISITING POLICY

Do not touch any works of art. Touching works of art will damage the surface over time. Works of art are culturally valued objects intended to be preserved for future generations. Do not bring food, drinks, baby back carriers, umbrellas, and backpacks into the museum galleries. Food and drinks must be discarded before entering a gallery. Umbrellas and backpacks must be hung on hangers or stored on the shelf above the coatrack in the East Entrance. Baby strollers and chest-carried baby packs are permitted in the museum galleries.