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.
4700 Grand Ave (at Polk Blvd.) Des Moines , IA 50312 United States
| Reservations | No |
| Wi-Fi | Free |
| Menus | Brunch, Lunch |
Gorgeous place with thoughtful exhibits and nice staff . Open late Thursday nights for a great date!
A stellar collection that rivals museums on the coasts. If you love modern art , make the effort to visit.
This 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.
Fantastic collection of contemporary art . World class .
Did you know? It’s said that the south windows of the Art Center’s second addition spell out “PEI” to resemble the last name of the architect, I.M. Pei – although Pei denies this. Read more
Don't be afraid to ask the gallery guards and docents questions...they are very knowledgable about the art and friendly !
Join Art Noir and get closer to art , events , and plenty of young professionals!
Must 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.
Come 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 .
The grounds are impressive, worthy of a stroll outside the museum .
Schedule a tour with an educated , world-class docent . You won't be disappointed!
The focus is on contemporary art at this Midwest museum , which features works by Jasper Johns, Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe, among others. Read more
Funny people can take pictures at the Louvre but they heavily restrict any photography here.
Go for the dutch apple pie
Absolutely amazing exhibit - Gravity and Grace
Visit regularly. It truly is a new experience every time. (and it's free!)
Hours 11-4p T,W & F.....11-9p Th.....10-4p Sat......12-4p Sun......closed Mon
Good food if you like healthyish food
Enjoy it with a friend!!!
Having lunch out at their restaurant . Best lunch ever here
Not many pieces, only worth the free admission . Smallest gallery I've been to.
Check out new shows or visit favorites like the Anselm Kiefer
World renowned art , a great lunch cafe and my honey works there. Read more
Head around Back to see 3 cairns by andy goldsworthy. My favorite sculpture in dsm!
World renowned artists , a great cafe and my honey works there. Read more
This was a great place to spend a few hours on a hot and humid afternoon! So many displays and areas to see. I loved it, more people need to visit this place. - Stacy Masterson
added more pansies today to the gardens spectacular. pansies in the front rows of a of the a tulip gardens and and looks like new edging - Tim Donovan
Be sure to check out the rose garden. It's the perfect spot for a wedding. That's where ours was! - Lindsey Smith
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 - KT Florida