Des Moines Heritage Center

Des Moines Heritage Center The Des Moines Heritage Center, also known as the former East Des Moines Union Depot, is a combination museum and event space in the Historic East Village.
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The Des Moines Heritage Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving historic buildings in the city of Des Moines, has purchased the 1909 train depot located in the Historic East Village. The former East Des Moines Union Depot will be renovated and renamed the Des Moines Heritage Center. The depot itself will become a museum to house Des Moines artifacts and create a new meeting space for l

ocal historical organizations. A second building will be constructed next to the depot to serve as an event center. It will be available for weddings, corporate meetings, and other public events in the summer of 2019.

Future brides, this is your sign to book the tour ✨2027 will be here before you know it! Walk through the space, envisio...
06/17/2026

Future brides, this is your sign to book the tour ✨
2027 will be here before you know it! Walk through the space, envision your day, and start bringing your wedding vision to life. 🤍

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✨ A recap of our 2nd Annual Des Moines Historic Preservation Awards Dinner ✨What an incredible evening celebrating the p...
06/10/2026

✨ A recap of our 2nd Annual Des Moines Historic Preservation Awards Dinner ✨

What an incredible evening celebrating the projects and passionate individuals dedicated to preserving the history and character of our community.

Hosted by The Des Moines Heritage Trust, this special event honored recently completed historic preservation projects and the people whose vision and hard work brought them to life. 🏛️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of recognition, inspiration, and appreciation for the places that help tell Des Moines' story. ❤️

05/18/2026

Just leaving these reception details here for your wedding insp 🤍💍

From getting ready moments to walks down the aisle—moms are woven into so many of the memories made here 🤍 Happy Mother’...
05/10/2026

From getting ready moments to walks down the aisle—moms are woven into so many of the memories made here 🤍 Happy Mother’s Day to the ones who make every moment more meaningful ✨

Meet us on the plaza 🍸📸
05/07/2026

Meet us on the plaza 🍸
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Cheers to love 🥂✨💗 .ella
05/04/2026

Cheers to love 🥂✨💗 .ella

Ceremonies like this are why we do what we do ✨ Vendors:
05/04/2026

Ceremonies like this are why we do what we do ✨



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Mr. & Mrs. Flickinger ❤
04/29/2026

Mr. & Mrs. Flickinger ❤

More than a venue—moments that matter happen here 🤍We loved hosting the Habitat for Humanity Women Build Breakfast. A ro...
04/23/2026

More than a venue—moments that matter happen here 🤍
We loved hosting the Habitat for Humanity Women Build Breakfast. A room full of inspiring women coming together to build stronger futures in our community ✨

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04/20/2026

Honey, Honey look at this bridal shower set up 🪩💙

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120 E. 5th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

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