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Mahanay Bell Tower The bells play the Westminster Chimes from 8 am - 8 pm. Hear 47 bell carillon play songs after each hour. Ride elevator to observation deck.

See the spectacular view and rooftop art installations! Tower is lit with colored lights every Fri & Sat night. Mahanay Carillon Bell Tower is closed for the season. Hours: Daily from 10 AM - 4 PM from Memorial Day thru end of Oct. and wknds in May; bus tours, special groups, & visitors should call The Welcome Center at 515-386-2155 to arrange a tour any time of the year. The 4 octave carillon chimes the Westminster Chimes each hour & quarter hour with songs playing after each hour from 8am - 8 pm. Tower Tunes Live concerts played by Mahanay Maestros are listed on the page & website and are at 12:15 - 12:30pm. The observation deck is accessed by enclosed elevator for a spectacular view. The Tower View Team has coordinated rooftop art that can only be seen from the observation deck. Cost of admission is $5 for adults and FREE for youth 18 & under courtesy of a local sponsor each year. The Bell Tower is ADA accessible and has recorded tours available. www.mahanaybelltower.org and find us on Facebook & Instagram.

Open today! This unique experience will be remembered by all. Ride the elevator to the enclosed observation deck to enjo...
10/25/2026

Open today! This unique experience will be remembered by all. Ride the elevator to the enclosed observation deck to enjoy the bells and see the fall leaves. Rooftop art is awesome!

It is a beautiful weekend to enjoy the colors and art from the Mahanay Bell Tower. Youth 18 & under are free and adults ...
10/24/2026

It is a beautiful weekend to enjoy the colors and art from the Mahanay Bell Tower. Youth 18 & under are free and adults just $5.

Grandma brought the grandkids to the Tower today!
10/23/2026

Grandma brought the grandkids to the Tower today!

Open daily until the end of October from 10 am - 4 pm. Youth are free! Adults just $5. Enjoy this autumn scenery from th...
10/23/2026

Open daily until the end of October from 10 am - 4 pm.
Youth are free! Adults just $5.
Enjoy this autumn scenery from the observation deck.

10/22/2026
Here are the speakers part of the 60th Anniversary program of the Mahanay Bell Tower on October 18, 2026.
10/21/2026

Here are the speakers part of the 60th Anniversary program of the Mahanay Bell Tower on October 18, 2026.

The Mahanay Bell Tower in Jefferson, IA was dedicated in 1966. On O...

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100 E Lincoln Way
Jefferson, IA
50129

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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(515) 386-2155

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