If youre looking for a place to wander around aimlessly and find cool knick knacks and antiques this is the place for you. I have so many different items to choose from specialty knobs to furniture to collectibles fun odds and ends. I definitely dont recommend trying to do this whole place in one day but if you have a mission you can definitely come here and find it.

So many good treasures to find for all. From sports memorabilia to antique items this place has it all. Be prepared to stay a while as you go down every single isle so you dont miss anything.

Such a neat place to spend hours wandering! You can find some really unique and vintage items at decent prices.

I really enjoy exploring the isles at Brass Armadillo. You never know what youre going to find or what youre going to come home with. They have a reward program that gives you points for the amount of money you spend, which is a fun perk. Be sure youre got at least a few hours on your hands if youre planning on stopping in! Remember that the individual sellers set their own prices, so watch out for overpriced items.

Love all the selection. Employees were super helpful!

Super cool store! Traveling from out of state, and enjoyed strolling around the store for about 2 hours. Still didnt see everything. Really unique finds, good prices, and very sweet and friendly staff

Allow 4 hours of browsing atleast! Much to see and plenty of items for every collectable hound! I picked some beautiful perfume bottles and many other items. Love this place!

Very nice staff that are very helpful, enormous space with vendor stalls to dig through, something here for everyone about 20 times over!Also saw comments about no masks which made me nervous, but only a very few customers didnt, all staff were masked up and enough room to feel comfortable while browsing for hours.

Spent a few hours here. Ran out if room 8n the car.

Wonderful selection. Spent a couple of hours browsing. The reason for only 3 stars is that they remove the tags at checkout so you completely lose the history/vintage/price of each item. Now I cant tell which quilt came from which Era. Why bother to put the info on the tag just to remove it??? Has left a negative impression on me. If keeping the tag is such a big deal put two on so one stays with the item and the store can the other one.

If you are looking for vintage this is the spot. Absolutely amazing displays, beautiful decor, and we found a Lazy Susan that is one of a kind find!

So much fun to browse! The staff here was super friendly. I got some great deals on vintage hats. Most of the sellers have very reasonably priced items. The bathrooms and refreshment area were very clean. If you’re passing through Iowa as we were, you should definitely stop by the Brass Armadillo!

Love walking around in there. Always find something good

Great customer service. Walked in and was immediately greeted. Asked if it was our first visit, it was so they provided and map and directions for navigating the store including where restrooms were. Wonderful assistance our entire time in the store and even as we left. Very friendly always ready to answer questions.

Tremendous! Ill be back when I have more time to see everything! Super friendly staff as well. Definitely worth checking out!

Large vendor mall with long hours. Helpful friendly staff. Good variety of items in range of prices.

Had fun and found 3 things to buy. All were at great prices. In this heat it was very cool inside. All employees are so helpful.

Always find amazing items and they have friendly staff. Having to get cases unlocked is annoying. One of my favorite shops! Keep up the good work!

(EXCELLENT) Food, service and great atmosphere.Man am I glad I got correct spelling.But no foo Foo grate place 2 eat.Scooter said that.

Take every antique store within 100 miles and put it in one place is basically the motto of this store. 12 hours is not enough to see everything! Lots of newer and antique items from 400+ vendors. Great place to find unique items. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Definitely a must-do when in DSM, but dont bring the kids (theyll be whining after the 2nd hour).

Wow! Great place and great people. Glad our cars navigation system could direct us in to their location. Could be hard to figure out how to get into but well worth the effort.

What a fun and interesting place to spend a few hours! My head was on a swivel the entire time and I loved every second. So much to explore! Scored some great buys too! Will definitely be back!!

This is a great store. We decided to come visit for a day trip. We go to the one in our area a lot. We intend on going to all the locations.

So much fun! Something for everyone! New items every day. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, home decor... you’ll definitely find something for yourself or as a unique gift!

Loved it. One of the hosts that was working with us was very friendly, and gave us a bunch of dog treats to take on our trip. This is a dog-friendly establishment, even has little doggy strollers for small dogs.

First off, the photos are a bit more holiday oriented due to the time of year. But thats definitely not all this place offers ! Part Antique Mall, and part Flea Market, this place has a little something for ANYONE ! Records, guitars, video and DVDs, Toy Tractors, Disney items, autographs of celebrities, rustic signs, and modern fixtures, dolls, action figures, ceramic figurines, rare coins, ornaments, Christmas decorations, bicycles, and much, much more !!! Many of the booths (but not all) have had some special attention done to their presentation, so that they are not only full, but still inviting to step in and look around at the sellers wares without feeling like you have to rummage. Some of these I showcased in the accompanying photos, others I left out, because well, I may want to go back for them soon and I dont want to give away their location 😎 Even to just to look at everything available on a browsing day, you could spend 1½-2 hours here just taking it all in. I will definitely be going back for some of those wonderful finds Im keeping to myself. Happy Hunting...

Jacobs Jon here, once again telling y’all my thoughts feelings and opinions about this here Brass Armadillo Antique Mall Des Moines. Johnny here has been around this here dillo before, and even at a separate location, and let me tell you. They know how to sort the store, fantastic setup with Antiques for everyone and thing. Smiles are always nice walking in, and Johnny here loves smiling back.Overall this here BAAM gets a couple good finds out of a couple hours.

Great place and prices. Very organized and easy to walk around. People were very helpful.

Huge inventory of antique and unique items. Highly organized displays.

Just left the Brass Armadillo in Des Moines Iowa. One of my favorite malls in the Midwest! I stop by everytime I pass through. The last 2 times I have gone I’ve had the same blonde hair lady check me out and her attitude is AWFUL!!! The first time I had her in January I figured she was just having a bad day … but today she was grumpy and snippy again! The two other employees working up front also seemed in a horrible mood and I can’t help but think she has a MAJOR impact on her fellow employees… So sad….. She should find a job that she enjoys ….. clearly she doesn’t enjoy working here!

Beautiful barristers case we bought very reasonably. We like this antique mall very much!

It was great, the way youre treated and the way the people that work there,so helpful, thay loaded up the truck with everything my wife bought...fine people

Great place! From omaha but had to check this one out while in town. Lots of great stuff!

Great antique mall! We were there for a couple hours and didnt even see everything! You could easily spend half a day there!

Love love love love love love this place oh my gosh this makes my antique heart and soul so happy!

Great antique mall to look around and kill some time. This mall has a little bit of everything. From collectibles to antiques. Something for everyone.

Enjoy looking at all the different things they have and always something new. Great friendly staff makes it a pleasure to visit.

Omg great experience. Was thier for hours. Great finds and afordable

Need a thing for a thing? They got a thing for that (guaranteed)

Very large antique mall. They have so much stuff that it could take you hours to go through it all. It is very clean inside.

Always love coming here. I found so many great deals on things that I now love in my apartment. I got this painting there (I repainted the frame and fixed the hook on the back) but it was only $20 for a 25x20 painting. Always have lots of options and is always fun to shop in

The Brass Armadillo is probably the antiques and collectible hunters paradise. We went out of curiosity but left with our own treasures. The place is huge with lots of vendors and lots to choose from. Be careful turning around. It is easy to bump displays. The only available floor space is where your feet happen to be. However, I did not see any big ticket items like antique brass beds or player pianos.What we found most impressive was how neat, clean and well lit The Brass Armadillo is. It is completely lacking that dusty, musty antique smell.And did I mention theres free coffee.

Love these type of shops, spend 2 hrs. Looking around but spend less than $50 on something youve looked for for years

I love the staff! Thank you Tonie- the assistant manager, for going above and beyond to help me out.

So many unique and not overly priced antiques. We love stopping at any of the Brass Armadillo shops

Great place to look for those pieces you dont have. Staff is helpful & courteous.

Love this store. So many things to look at.

Didnt find much. Prefer the Omaha location.

Huge place. Takes a couple of hours to see it all. Always a treat to find a Brass Armadillo. Always helpful and friendly.

Huge. HUGE. Prices seem a bit wild for some items but mostly fair. Come here before going to a big box do decorate your home.

I like this place as I can choose what I want to pick. Pricier than the grocery store but ever so much fresher!

Great service when you need to ask a question or have a case opened.A very clean and well kept place.

I always find awesome things.

Great finds, what a fun place to visit

I really enjoyed The Brass Armadillo, tons of antiques and vintage items as well as novel gifts and decor. No flea market vibe.

What a great place! Didnt take photos of the inside out if respect for the vendors. Great place to spend a Sunday afternoon Looking at antique consignment goods. They have a little bit of everything.

Fantastic place. My wife really enjoyed it and found some great items.

Great experience with a lot of nice things!

First time here, they were very helpful. Had maps, had quite a selection.

Good number of vendors, wide selection and convenient hours

I was impressed of all the goodies that where in the mall found nice goods

Probably the best place around Des Moines area to spend time and looking for vintage things. We go there monthly and I got several furnitures, oil paintings and collections there. Compare with other smaller antique stores, this place is way bigger and have plenty vendors there. Well organized, bright and tidy. Vendors there also update new items frequently. Staffs there are friendly and help with moving things.Wish they can start offering shipping service for customer who wants get furnitures but only has compact car.

Cant wait until I can get back there. Smiled alot looking at all the memories from childhood. The place is huge, plan on several hours browsing

We love going through stores like this.

This is one of the best places in Des Moines to visit whether you are in the market for antiques, furniture, glassware, coin collection, or just about anything else. The employees are very friendly and go out of their way to help you find what you are looking for. Even if you dont find what you are looking for, its worth going just for the walk through.

Went there twice while visiting my Daughters family. And just down the road from our air b and b

We have one in Colorado, and we finally got to stop in while going to an ISU game! great set up, go get lost in memories!

Staff was very friendly, and we got a really good deal

Amazing way to spend a Sunday! We went in search of doorsteps! We ended up finding 3 heavy cats sandcast/iron that perfectly suited our needs.

There are so many things to see. Make sure you plan to spend at least an hour here.

I usually love this place, but was disgusted to see that masks arent required, and over half of the people there werent wearing them, and werent trying to socially distance. Ill stick with the other local antique shops that actually follow safety protocols. Very disappointed.

I love it so much more stuff compare tu Denver store !! Great organization great price !! But I wish the silver necklace were more shipper like other antic store !! I brought some rings for five dollars each good deal !!

Very clean restrooms. Booths are tidy and have lots of variety!

This place blew me away! I found 2 displays with crystaks i was not expecting to find at an antique store!

Just left there and absolutely appalled at the 3 customer service staff that helped us. First guy just stood there after he opened the case. Tried to chat with him atiny bit but no response. 2nd lady opened the case and said what do you want to see. My husband went to pick it up and she barked I have to get it for you. We wanted the item and wanted to look in the case right next to and she said she had to bring the item of front and to ring the bell for a different person. 3rd lady even worse. All acted like we were bothering them. At check out young man mumbling under mask asked him to speak louder and more clearly and I got glared at. Wow, just WOW!

Wanted to go there but no room to park our RV.

There is something for everyone! Even if you dont think you need something, youll find something you want!

We stop at this store Everytime we get to Des Moines!

Good place to find almost any old thing.

LOVE THIS PLACE. Can easily spend hours in here! So much fun taking a trip down memory lane. Lots of laughs when you go with friends and family.

This place is amazing!!! Cant wait to get back.

Always finding something interesting or that I collect

This place is awesome When I was there someone wasent wearing a mask so I flew into a panic but its weird I didnt die none of my family members died either ! Weird. Have we been living a lie? 😆

Great place to walk around and talk about and enjoy history

Great selection of antiques and collectibles!

Very fun shop. fun finds

Always unique items throughout. Cant seem to get out of there without finding something.

Lots to choose from, but getting there is somewhat tricky.

My husbands favorite place to go for antiques and collectibles. Located in a large building there is something for everyone.

Great help and a great selection to choose from.

Good store. Amazing parking lot

Great place. Fun to browse!

Best variety of antiques in the DesMoines area. More affordable than most shops.

Fun place to spend some time shopping. There was a lady walking around without a mask... hmmm

Large selection, very clean, well organized.

Check out case #267Hippie beads, find your Zen

Love this place. We visit every time we are in DesMoines!

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A FEW ITEMS AND WERE VERY HAPPY WITH HOW CLEAN IT WAS, AND VERY ORGANIZED.

Great shopping for all ages!

Absolutely one of the best antique malls my wife has ever visited. Unfortunately, it came with a price! She bought sooo much stuff. You could spend hours in here just looking or, find some lost treasure that youve been looking for. My wife found a doll from her childhood that weve been searching for for over 30 years!