The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum established in 1948 and houses an extensive collection of art pieces. From paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and even modern art, visitors can see them all in the art center.

The Des Moines Art Center is recognized as a world-class museum by international art critics. Although the museum is diverse in its permanent collection of artwork, it places an emphasis on contemporary art, particularly of works from the nineteenth century to the present. Visitors are sure to enjoy seeing pieces from renowned artists like Andy Warhol, Edward Hopper, Claude Monet, Francis Bacon, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keefe, among others. Some famous paintings in the museum are Francis Bacon’s Portrait of Pope Innocent X and Edward Hopper’s Automat.

The Des Moines Art Center, as part of its permanent collection, has several individual collections that have been amassed through donations or bequests. Individual collections include the Louise Noun Collection of Art by Women, Irma and Julian Brody Collection, and the Nathan Emory Coffin Collection.

The Des Moines Art Center has its very own education department. The department is in charge of coming up with a wide variety of programs and activities for various audiences. This is in relation to the museum’s dedication to foster lifelong learning and help people understand art. The museum offers studio classes on different art disciplines, regardless of age and skill level. Guided tours are also available for those who wish to know more about the art exhibits in the museum.