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The Des Moines Art Center is a museum, art school, and sculpture park open to all.  Admission is always free.

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Manuel Álvarez Bravo
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Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Collaborations

October 25, 2025 - January 18, 2026

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Aliza Nisenbaum
Current Exhibition

Aliza Nisenbaum

Día de los Muertos

September 12, 2025 - January 11, 2026

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by more than two dozen of the world’s most celebrated artists. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States.

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Person in a holiday, sparkling sweater pouring a red drink into a glass with a lime garnish. Dec 11 5:30 pm

Cocktail with a Curator

Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA Learn More Red banner logo reading "The Peppermint Trail" presented by Veridian Credit Union Dec 13 10:00 am

Peppermint Trail at the Art Center

Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA Learn More Mary Cassatt (American, active France, 1844 - 1926) Nicolle and Her Mother, ca. 1900 Pastel on paper Purchased with funds from the Coffin Fine Arts Trust; Nathan Emory Coffin Collection of the Des Moines Art Center, 1966.21 Dec 13 1:00 pm

Guided Tour: Family and Gathering

Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA Learn More
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Become a member at the Des Moines Art Center and provide your community with free access to the arts. Enjoy exclusive benefits and discounts, deepen your connection with the arts, and inspire others by supporting free admission, every day for everyone.

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