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).
Local favorites
A few places with photos and full details to get you going.
Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design
Art galleryHoyt Sherman Place
Art gallerySteven Vail Fine Arts Project Room
Art galleryCultural places
Dot's Gallery & Frame Shop
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…
Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design
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…
Hoyt Sherman Place
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…
Steven Vail Fine Arts Project Room
Steven Vail Fine Arts Project Room is a art gallery on The Fitch Building in Des Moines.
Museums and landmarks in Des Moines
- Des Moines Art Center · art museum in Des Moines, Iowa
- Public Library of Des Moines · historic building in Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Temple for Performing Arts · performing arts center, originally a masonic temple, in Des Moines, Iowa
- Sylvan Theater Historic District · open-air theater in Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa State Capitol · state capitol building of the U.S. state of Iowa
- Basilica of St. John, Des Moines · church in Iowa, United States
- St. Ambrose Cathedral · church in Iowa, United States
- Polk County Courthouse · courthouse in Iowa, United States
From Wikidata and Wikipedia. All historic places in Des Moines.
Cultural calendars we follow
Events from these Des Moines institutions appear on the events page.
Check opening days, admission and access with the organization before visiting. How we choose places.