Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, and Garden
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
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    KT F.
    "free audio tour"(4 Tips)
    Mark G.
    "Interesting works of art in a relaxing atmosphere."(2 Tips)
    Mark R.
    "Peace and love"(2 Tips)
    Chelsea
    "Take the time to take in some great art at the sculpture park."(4 Tips)
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  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleyJuly 5, 2015
    Beautiful green space full of unique forms of art. Plenty of photo opportunities and Tim Burtony sculptures.
  • KT F.
    KT FloridaMarch 29, 2015
    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
  • Austin W.
    Austin WestermannMarch 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    You can't call yourself a real Iowan until you've been photographed with at least one of the sculptures here, it's an Iowa rite of passage...!
  • Kristine G.heart icon on user image
    Kristine GenoveseOctober 17, 2015
    Stop at Ritual Cafe on your way to stroll through this wonderful park!
  • Edgarheart icon on user image
    EdgarMarch 26, 2016
    Neat park to visit and walk around. Sculptures are odd but fun.
  • Lindsy B.heart icon on user image
    Lindsy BrownOctober 17, 2018
    Very nice walk around some interesting sculptures
  • Heidi M.heart icon on user image
    Heidi MannetterAugust 25, 2015
    Love to let my toddler run around and explore.
  • Estepha F.heart icon on user image
    Estepha FrancisqueDecember 28, 2015
    Great for photos, family and walking! Dress for the weather of course!
  • Timothy M.
    Timothy MöhleJuly 12, 2015
    The aelf paced audio tour really enhances an appreciation of the artworks.
  • Mark G.heart icon on user image
    Mark GerthSeptember 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Interesting works of art in a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Mike J.heart icon on user image
    Mike JonesApril 25, 2017
    Very neat! Nice and relaxing place.
  • Chung-yee N.heart icon on user image
    Chung-yee NgoJuly 30, 2016
    Nice interesting little park.
  • Rick H.
    Rick HowardApril 14, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    New art is being installed - Now is a great time to visit or revisit!
  • Kensie S.
    Kensie SmithOctober 13, 2011
    Sit on top of the hill behind the Nomade and contemplate life.
  • Chelsea
    ChelseaMarch 9, 2010
    The snow is finally melting. Take the time to take in some great art at the sculpture park.
  • Jeiran H.heart icon on user image
    Jeiran HasanOctober 20, 2017
    Nice place to take a stroll
  • Melissa K.
    Melissa Khodai-BurkheimerJuly 29, 2012
    Bring a lunch. Take some fun photos.
  • Julie L.
    Julie Lasche BrownAugust 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Take your time and do the audio tour.
  • Emily H.
    Emily HoenerMarch 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Careful not to fall on the ice! The sidewalks are not salted too well. Ouch!
  • Joe K.
    Joe KuzmovichOctober 20, 2015
    Bums like to fight and/or expose themselves here!
  • Ben D.
    Ben DillonFebruary 26, 2012
    Free audio tour http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tours.aspx
  • Rick H.
    Rick HowardJuly 14, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Well worth the effort to check out at night. Some of the work becomes ethereal...
  • Eric S.
    Eric ShumateAugust 4, 2011
    Sit quietly. You don't have to understand it for the art to be art.
  • Mark R.heart icon on user image
    Mark RomOctober 4, 2015
    Peace and love
  • Chaz D.
    Chaz DeckerApril 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring a camera - opportunity for great photos.
  • JD T.
    JD TaftMay 14, 2011
    Great place to look at the stars on a clear night.
  • Jake M.heart icon on user image
    Jake MonahanMay 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice family environment here.
  • Mike D.
    Mike DennisMay 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Photography Walk sponsored by Christian Photo here on May 17, 2012.
  • Adam
    AdamJuly 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    "please step away from the sculpture"
  • jai v.
    jai vNovember 14, 2011
    November is not great time to visit this place...
  • Janell H.
    Janell HarveyJuly 26, 2011
    Inspirational works of arts.
  • Clem C.
    Clem CrazythunderJuly 6, 2010
    Love this place so much that I live here too.
  • nik b.
    nik bakerApril 7, 2010
    Go and look at all the cool sculptures
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Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Avenue (13th Street & Grand Avenue)
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Opened in 2009, the 4.4-acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by some of the world’s most celebrated artists.
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