LEARN MORE ABOUT ART BY TAKING A GUIDED TOUR OF THE ART CENTER OR
PAPPAJOHN SCULPTURE PARK

The Des Moines Art Center is proud to offer guided tours of the museum as well as the
Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The tours are as interactive at the group will allow, and address
the permanent collections as well as any special exhibitions. We offer special guided tours
for non- or low-sighted individuals at both locations. Self-guided tours are welcome during
public hours at both locations and must be reserved ahead of time.

Guidelines for scheduling your visit to the Art Center or Pappajohn Sculpture Park are
available here.

To schedule a guided or self-guided tour please sumit this form.

Educator guides for the Art Center’s permanent collections and Pappajohn Sculpture Park
are available. These guides can be used before or after tours or to supplement curriculum.

The education department maintains ongoing partnerships with several Des Moines area
school districts, reflecting the Art Center’s mission to serve as an educational resource for
the local community.