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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 12pm - 4pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

The Fort Museum and Frontier Village

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More than a Museum - The Fort Museum and Opera House is a hub for history, arts and community. A must visit for tourists and school groups.
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As a non-profit, we preserve the past through engaging exhibits and guided tours. Memberships Available!!

10/27/2026

🚨🚨🚨THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th🚨🚨🚨

🎱 BINGO AT THE FRONTIER OPERA HOUSE! 🎱

The jackpot is up to $799 in 58 numbers! 💰 Grab your friends and come join the fun!

🕠 Doors open: 5:30 PM
🐦 Early Birds: 6:30 PM
🎱 Regular Session: 7:15 PM

Packet prices:
Single $12 • Double $20
Triple $28 • Pro $34

🍿 Concessions available. Please, no outside food or drink.

Come play and see if you can take home the jackpot! 🍀

10/26/2026

🚨$750 - 57 NUMBERS. YOUR MONDAY PLANS ARE MADE! 🚨

Grab your friends and join us for BINGO Monday, October 26! Let’s fill the Frontier Opera House with good company, big cheers, and bingo fun! 🎉

🕠 Doors open: 5:30 PM
🎯 Early Birds: 6:30 PM
🔴 Regular Bingo: 7:15 PM

Single $12 • Double $20 • Triple $28 • Pro $34

🌭 Come hungry—concessions available!
🚫 No outside food or drink.

📍 1 Museum Road, Fort Dodge

Tag your bingo crew and share this post—let’s pack the house! 🙌

10/26/2026

🎯 Throw darts. Help paws. 🐾

Join us Saturday, November 7, at the Frontier Opera House at the Fort Museum for the Almost Home Benefit Dart Tournament!

🕑 Sign up at 2 PM • Darts start at 3 PM
🎯 Blind draw • $20 entry
🐶 $10 to payout • $10 to benefit Almost Home

Bring your friends, enjoy some friendly competition, and help support animals waiting for their forever homes!

10/25/2026

👻🎃SEE YOU ALL THIS AFTERNOON🎃👻

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Grab your costumes and candy buckets and join us for Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Fort Museum & Frontier Village! 🍬🦇

📅 October 25
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 1 Museum Road, Fort Dodge

🏢 Businesses—want to join the fun? Call 515.573.4231 to sign up for a spot!

Tag your friends and bring the family for a spooktacular evening! 🎃🍭

10/24/2026

🎃👻 Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Grab your costumes and candy buckets and join us for Halloween Trunk or Treat at the Fort Museum & Frontier Village! 🍬🦇

📅 October 25
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 1 Museum Road, Fort Dodge

🏢 Businesses—want to join the fun? Call 515.573.4231 to sign up for a spot!

Tag your friends and bring the family for a spooktacular evening! 🎃🍭

10/23/2026

🚨 $750 - 57 NUMBERS. YOUR MONDAY PLANS ARE MADE! 🚨

Grab your friends and join us for BINGO Monday, October 26! Let’s fill the Frontier Opera House with good company, big cheers, and bingo fun! 🎉

🕠 Doors open: 5:30 PM
🎯 Early Birds: 6:30 PM
🔴 Regular Bingo: 7:15 PM

Single $12 • Double $20 • Triple $28 • Pro $34

🌭 Come hungry—concessions available!
🚫 No outside food or drink.

📍 1 Museum Road, Fort Dodge

Tag your bingo crew and share this post—let’s pack the house! 🙌

10/22/2026

🎯🦃 Green Amusement is bringing the Turkey Shootout to the Frontier Opera House November 25!

Sign-ups at 6 PM • Darts fly at 7 PM
$20 entry • Blind draw tournament

Top 3 finishers take home a turkey AND prize money! Grab your friends and bring your A-game! 🎯

10/22/2026

🎉 BINGO NIGHT! Grab your friends and join us Thursday, October 22nd at the Frontier Opera House!

🍔🌭Come hungry! Concessions are available. 🚨🚨🚨No outside food or drink allowed🚨🚨🚨

💰 Progressive Jackpot: $700 in 56 numbers!

🎟️ Packet Prices:
• Single — $12 | 3 plays
• Double — $20 | 6 plays
• Triple — $28 | 9 plays
• Pro — $34 | 12 plays

Bring your lucky dauber—we’ll see you Thursday! 🍀

10/22/2026

📸 Your future is bright let the past be your backdrop!

This fun senior photo shoot started at her favorite place! The Fort Museum & Frontier Village!

From weathered barn wood to historic storefronts, the Fort offers plenty of character for senior pictures that stand out. 🤎

Bring your photographer, show off your personality, and capture your next chapter with a little history behind you!

📩 Message us to ask about arranging your senior photo session with your photographer!

Address

1 Museum Road
Fort Dodge, IA
50501

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15155734231

Website

https://www.fortmuseumfv.com/, https://bio.site/fortmuseumfv, https://square.link/u/kquUEZIa?src=sms

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