Mahanay Bell Tower

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 ch

imes 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.

This family is visiting from Cedar Rapids and are on a mission to visit the Freedom Rocks in each of the 99 counties.  S...
09/06/2026

This family is visiting from Cedar Rapids and are on a mission to visit the Freedom Rocks in each of the 99 counties.  Saw the Bell Tower and stopped!

Welcome to this large group of family members visiting from Maryland and the Iowa City area.
09/06/2026

Welcome to this large group of family members visiting from Maryland and the Iowa City area.

The colors are changing and you can see it from the enclosed observation deck of the Mahanay Bell Tower in Jefferson. ...
09/05/2026

The colors are changing and you can see it from the enclosed observation deck of the Mahanay Bell Tower in Jefferson.

Visitors from Washington DC and Miami enjoyed the Mahanay Bell Tower today. Welcome!!
09/04/2026

Visitors from Washington DC and Miami enjoyed the Mahanay Bell Tower today. Welcome!!

Our guests are awesome! Stop at the Bell Tower for a unique experience. Open DAILY from 10 AM - 4 PM. Youth 18 and under...
09/04/2026

Our guests are awesome! Stop at the Bell Tower for a unique experience. Open DAILY from 10 AM - 4 PM. Youth 18 and under are FREE. Adults just $5.

Even in the hot weather, visitors love coming to the air-conditioned Tower to hear the bells and see the rooftop art. Ou...
09/03/2026

Even in the hot weather, visitors love coming to the air-conditioned Tower to hear the bells and see the rooftop art. Our tour guides do a fantastic job as the first impression of our community. Tell your friends to come for a visit before the end of October.

These ladies from Kansas are volunteering at Midwest Mission this week and came to the Bell Tower today. Thank you for y...
09/03/2026

These ladies from Kansas are volunteering at Midwest Mission this week and came to the Bell Tower today. Thank you for your service to others & for visiting the Tower! Midwest Mission

We are OPEN daily from 10 am - 4 pm. Come and visit us in Jefferson!
09/02/2026

We are OPEN daily from 10 am - 4 pm. Come and visit us in Jefferson!

Our 60th Celebration of the Mahanay Bell Tower will be on Sunday, October 18. Get it on your calendar and plan to attend...
09/01/2026

Our 60th Celebration of the Mahanay Bell Tower will be on Sunday, October 18. Get it on your calendar and plan to attend!

Jefferson is a great stop on the Lincoln Highway! The iconic Mahanay Bell Tower plays the Westminster Chimes throughout ...
08/31/2026

Jefferson is a great stop on the Lincoln Highway! The iconic Mahanay Bell Tower plays the Westminster Chimes throughout the day and two songs after each hour. The rooftop art is amazing too! See the area from the air-conditioned observation deck.

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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

Telephone

(515) 386-2155

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