Des Moines Art Center
Art Museum, Gift Store, and Café
Des Moines
"afraid to ask the gallery guards and docents questions..."(2 Tips)
"Fantastic collection of contemporary art."(2 Tips)
"This architecture of the building for starters is more than art."(2 Tips)
"Gorgeous place with thoughtful exhibits and nice staff."(2 Tips)
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Estepha FrancisqueMarch 27, 2015Gorgeous place with thoughtful exhibits and nice staff. Open late Thursday nights for a great date!
Ben BaronOctober 7, 2017A stellar collection that rivals museums on the coasts. If you love modern art, make the effort to visit.- Andrew BrockmannApril 3, 2015This architecture of the building for starters is more than art. It shows the true colors of the significant other. The art inside was decent on the inside also.
- Johanna Kramer-WestonAugust 31, 2013Don't be afraid to ask the gallery guards and docents questions...they are very knowledgable about the art and friendly!
Macy K.August 7, 2014Join Art Noir and get closer to art, events, and plenty of young professionals!
Adam PirilloJanuary 8, 2010Must see Francis Bacon's painting called "Study after Velazquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X" it home is here. Don't forget to notice the architecture. Look for I.M. Pei's signature in the windows.
Brooke BielemaJuly 12, 2013Come in the summer for a free film series, Free Flicks on the Art Center lawn!
There is always something to do here at the Art Center. You can view the art, take art classes, have lunch, or plan a wedding in the main lobby or out in Greenwood Park.
Schedule a tour with an educated, world-class docent. You won't be disappointed!
Funny people can take pictures at the Louvre but they heavily restrict any photography here.
Lindsey SmithDecember 30, 2010Visit regularly. It truly is a new experience every time. (and it's free!)
Donnie RiceMarch 22, 2013Hours 11-4p T,W & F.....11-9p Th.....10-4p Sat......12-4p Sun......closed Mon
- Having lunch out at their restaurant. Best lunch ever here
Emily GithensJune 11, 2012Not many pieces, only worth the free admission. Smallest gallery I've been to.
Check out new shows or visit favorites like the Anselm Kiefer
Jeff ZelnioJanuary 9, 2010Head around Back to see 3 cairns by andy goldsworthy. My favorite sculpture in dsm!
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The Des Moines Art Center is a modern and contemporary art museum that includes an acclaimed school, restaurant and the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Open until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Wed, Fri
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–4:00 PM
(515) 277-4405
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Free
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"One of the busiest photo shoot locations. The west side in the evening is best."
Steve Nuzum - 6.4
"Be sure to check out the rose garden. It's the perfect spot for a wedding. That's where ours was!"
Lindsey Smith - 8.9
"Nice place to take a walk if the sun happens to be out. Take the free audio tour here: http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tours.aspx"
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