• Des Moines
  • Art Center
  • 4700 Grand Ave
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • 515.277.4405
  • Hours | Directions

  • John & Mary Pappajohn
  • Sculpture Park
  • 13th and Grand Ave
  • Downtown
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Hours | Directions

Art Center members have opportunities to attend special programs,
designed with them in mind, throughout the year. Programs listed
here are FREE and open to all members.

*RSVP for member programs at membership@desmoinesartcenter.org

or call 515.271.0327.
 

  • Art for Lunch

    Join an Art Center staff member for a short tour of the current exhibitions.
    If you plan to have lunch in the Art Center Restaurant following the tour,
    reservations are recommended and can be left at 515.271.0332
    (seperate from your tour reservation).

  • Upcoming program:
    Friday, April 5 / 11:45 am
    Reservation required*
    Meet in Art Center lobby

  • Member New Connections tours

    All members, from new to frequent visitors, will learn to see the
    Pappajohn Sculpture Park, part of the Art Center's collections,
    in new ways during this one-hour program.

    Upcoming program:
    Saturday, May 11 / 11 am
    Reservation required*
    Pappajohn Sculpture Park
    Meet at the corner of 15th and Locust Streets


     
  • Member Orientation

    Whether you have just joined or want to learn more about the Art Center's
    permanent collections, architecture, and history, this one-hour, docent-led tour
    of the museum is for you. Arrive early to view the exhibitions and enjoy
    complimentary coffee (museum opens at 10 am).

    Upcoming program:
    Saturday, June 8 / 11 am
    Reservation required*
    Meet in lobby