Blanden Memorial Art Museum
920 3rd Ave. S.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Web Site:

www.blanden.org

Email:

pkay@blanden.org

Region:

Central

County:

Webster

Phone:

(515) 573-2316

Fax:

(515) 573-2317

Admission:

No Admission Fee ** Free Will Donations are welcome.

Hours:

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays. **Monday Holidays are observed on Tuesdays**

Features:

Handicapped Accessible through the west door off the alley; take the elevator, press Floor #1. Handicap parking is also available.

The Blanden was built in 1932 founded by Charles Blanden (former Mayor of Fort Dodge).  The building is Beaux-Arts Style and is located in the heart of the Oak Hill Historic District near the center of Fort Dodge and is Iowa's first permanent art museum. The Blanden's Permanent collection is it strength and guiding principle.  As a regional cultural center, through its diverse collections, and by its community involvement, the Blanden is recognized as a nationally accredited museum and vital regional art center, hosting major exhibitions every year.