Villisca Axe Murder House
 

Welcome To The Historic Villisca Axe Murder house

Book A Tour
Gift Certificates
We do accept walk-ins, but encourage online reservations.


One of America's Most Haunted Houses
The Villisca Axe Murders of June 1912 remain an enduring and unsettling enigma in American criminal history. In this quaint small Iowa town on a pleasant summer’s night, eight unsuspecting victims - including six children - were bludgeoned to death as they slept following a church service. Despite a nationwide manhunt, multiple suspects and two trials, the murder remains unsolved.
Take a Step Back in Time
In the 1990s, the home was painstakingly restored by historians Martha and Gavin Linn at great expense and effort to appears exactly like the night of the crime, right down to the lack of electricity or running water. Due to their dedication, the Josiah B. Moore House is now on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Experience It Yourself
In the last 20+ years, visitors reported all manner of unexplainable phenomena. What lurks in this otherwise picturesque farmhouse? Spirits of the victims? The dark presence of the murderer himself? Or could it be just the residue of the horrific crime that played out within its walls?
Select your tour and book today
Villisca House

Overnight Stay

Daytime Tour

Reviews
Abel Ivy
Excellent tour! The staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. House very well maintained and we were allowed to go thr ...
28 Mar, 2024
By: Abel Ivy
Pauline Poole
We had such a great time. The people were very well educated about the house and the history about the murders there. We ...
24 Mar, 2024
By: Pauline Poole
Kelly Peters
The emf detector was showing lots of activity in the house especially upstairs
24 Mar, 2024
By: Kelly Peters
Steve Barnes
My guide was awesome
24 Mar, 2024
By: Steve Barnes
Leah R
Love love love
23 Mar, 2024
By: Leah R

Our Address

508 E 2nd St, Villisca, IA 50864

CONTACT US

Contact us directly using the form below.

Talk To Us!
Talk To Us