Arts & culture

Museums, art and historic places in Des Moines

Museums, galleries and historic places in Des Moines, each with photos, an address and directions.

4 museums and cultural places in Des Moines are listed here. Most common kinds: art gallery (4).

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Art gallery

Dot's Gallery & Frame Shop

Art gallery · 4223 Fleur Dr A

Dot's Gallery & Frame Shop has been a staple on the Southside of Des Moines for over 50 years, specializing in custom matting and framing as a family-owned business in Des Moines, Iowa. The staff takes great pride in…

Art gallery

Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design

Art gallery · 2921 Ingersoll Ave

Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design features a collection of art from emerging and mid-career artists from around the world in Des Moines, Iowa. The gallery provides art advisory, interior design, and custom commissions, as…

Art gallery

Hoyt Sherman Place

Art gallery · 1501 Woodland Ave

Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a cultural destination where people connect with art, music, history, and each other. This venue features a theater with good sound, a historic mansion, and an art…

Museums and landmarks in Des Moines

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