The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history through its exhibitions and collections. The museum archives more than 200 years of ballooning, hosts 6,000 visitors a year (with 20 countries in attendance) and operates on more than 2,000 volunteer hours annually.

The National Balloon Museum is a volunteer organization operated entirely by volunteers; and is funded entirely by admission fees, donations, Gift Shop sales and membership fees.

The museum welcomes any and all donations of ballooning related items suitable for exhibit. Please contract the curator for details.

General Admission:
General Admission is $3 for age 12 and over. Visitors under 12 are free.

Group Guided Tour Fees:
Ages 5-18 is $1.00
Adults 18 and over $5
No charge for the bus driver and the group's tour leader.
Under age 4 are free
Tours must be arranged in advance.
Click HERE for details and on-line sign-up for a tour.

We can also arrange for a tour to National Ballooning, Ltd. a local balloon factory for an additional $5 fee.
For details call Midwest Balloon Services at (515) 462 2771.  Ask for Bill or Louise Clemons.

Our Regular hours (May 1 - Dec 23) are: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sat 10:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Winter hours (Dec 26 - April - closed in January) are: Daily 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We are closed the month of January for cleaning and all major holidays, BUT all of our hours are flexible depending on tours and their availability.

Closed the month of January and on these holidays:
Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve p.m., Christmas Day and December 26, New Year’s Eve p.m. and New Year’s Day


SEE OUR SPECIAL STAINED GLASS WINDOW PROJECT!  Click the picture below to go there.