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The Thoreau Center

Wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa

About The Thoreau Center

The Thoreau Center is a small, multi-room event venue in Des Moines’ historic Drake Neighborhood. The rentable area comprises the south-side solarium, library and dining room, totaling approximately 950 square feet. The 23-by-19-foot solarium seats 24, the library seats 6, and the dining room provides space to serve food. For meals with all guests seated at tables, the venue accommodates up to 30 people. The site lists wedding-related rentals, including weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners, and describes hosting a wedding.

The facts

Guests
Up to 30 guests
Price
$395–$750
Pricing note
Listed rental fees are $750 for weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and other wedding-related events, and $395 for most other events. Weekday daytime business meetings cost $175 for the first three hours plus $35 per additional hour or portion, capped at $395 per day. A separate refundable security deposit is required; wedding-related events have a $700 deposit. Additional fees apply for setup the day before or cleanup the day after, if available.
Setting
Indoor
Last updated
November 2026

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