Hoyt Sherman Mansion & Theater

"Boring for young families"

We brought our children (ages 7, 5, 3, and 1) here one afternoon.  We were in town and thought it would be fun to see the inside of a mansion.  I was thinking this would be similar to the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, which I enjoyed touring as a child.  Unfortunately, the best part was an art exhibit in a room that wasn't originally part of the mansion, and it was small - there were only five rooms we were allowed to go or look into.  The volunteer staff was very friendly, and thankfully they didn't charge admission so we just left a donation.  This is a place for avid Des Moines history buffs - not for sightseeing with little ones!!