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COVID 19 updated info on tours

The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower is OPEN and glad to welcome back visitors! Hours: Beginning on Memorial Day the tower is open daily from 10 AM – 4 PM through the end of September and weekends in May and October.  Cost is $3 for adults and FREE for youth 18 and under courtesy of Rotary Club of Jefferson. 

Bus Tours, special groups, and visitors may call our Welcome Center at 515-386-2155 to arrange a tour any time of the year. The air-conditioned observation deck is accessible by elevator. It is also available to rent for small events.

The Tower complies with our state Covid-19 guidelines. Masks are optional inside the Tower.  There may be a limited number of people in the lobby in observation deck for the comfort level of the visitors.  

The Bell Tower is ADA accessible and has recorded tours available with headsets.