Hours & Location
The Garrett-Phelps House is open Sunday from 1 to 4 pm during the months of May through September
The Garrett-Phellps House is located at 521 Columbia St., at the top of Snake Alley, just a few blocks from downtown Burlington, IA.
Parking
Plenty of free, street-side parking is available on Columbia St. in front of the Garrett-Phelps House.
Fees
Admission is free for adults and children, but donations are gladly accepted.
Accessability
Only the first floor of the Garrett-Phelps House is fully accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
An accessible entrance located on Columbia Street provides access to our facility from street level. Please contact us for details.
Service Animal Protocol
Use of Service Animals on Historical Society Property
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Des Moines County Historical Society allows service animals to access most public areas within its property. Service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless the devices interfere with the animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. The patron must remain in control of the animal at all times.
Definition
Service Animal as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act refers to any dog or miniature horse that is individually trained to work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task performed must be directly related to the person’s disability.
Service animals whose sole function is to provide emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and are not permitted.
Rules
To ensure the protection of our artifacts, please follow the guidelines below while visiting:
- Artifacts should not be handled or touched except where signs explicitly permit touching
- Beverages and snacks are prohibited
- Flash photography and videotaping in the house are not permitted
- All children under the age of 12 years should be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Discover More
While you are visiting, there are many other things to see and do in Burlington. Check out the Burlington Convention and Visitors Bureau page to learn about everything Burlington has to offer.