Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles

Antique store

Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles is a antique store in West Des Moines, IA. You’ll find it at 208 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265. It’s one of 13 secondhand and resale shops we track in West Des Moines.

The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 5 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.

Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.

6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.

Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles in West Des Moines, IA

Store information

Address
208 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Hours
Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.

Getting there

Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles is in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Get directions

41.57149, -93.70914

Before you go

  • Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
  • Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
  • Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
  • Sunday hours are on file (11 AM – 4 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles located?

Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles is located at 208 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265.

What are Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles’s hours?

Listed hours: Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-515-279-5440 to confirm.

Is Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles open on Sunday?

Yes — Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles lists Sunday hours of 11 AM – 4 PM.

What kind of store is Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles?

Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles is a antique store in West Des Moines, IA.

Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles?

Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.

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