WELCOME

Welcome to the website of the Des Moines Art Center. We’re pleased to have you here and hope that you find this site intuitive, informative, and beautiful. We hope you will visit the museum and participate in our many programs and activities.

The Art Center presents thought-provoking exhibitions and educational programs, as well as hands-on studio art classes.

We are proud of our world-class architecture and our outstanding Permanent Collections. Our restaurant boasts a 5-star rating and the museum shop is a source for great gifts, contemporary items, jewelry, greeting cards, and art related books.

We hope your online visit will whet your appetite for more, and that you will visit the museum soon to experience the art and architecture that distinguishes the Des Moines Art Center. The facilities are also available for rent for special occasions.

We also invite you to visit the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, our urban branch featuring innovative exhibitions and museum shop.

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Art Center Mission Statement

The Des Moines Art Center holds excellence to be its defining value.

Our mission is to be a leader in our field by contributing to the cultural record.

We serve our community by engaging people with art, emphasizing the art of our times through our collection and exhibition policies.

We shape the culture of our community, making art accessible to all–enriching and inspiring through educational programs and partnerships.

From this strong local base, we strive to extend our leadership nationally and globally.

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