The Des Moines Art Center offers guided tours and group visits at the museum and the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Tours are free and led by our experienced volunteer docents. Group visits without a volunteer guide, may be enhanced with activity guides or audio tours, found on our Learning Resources page.

Docent-guided tours and field trip requests should be submitted at least three weeks in advance of your preferred date. Groups of 10 guests or more are encouraged to submit a touring time to avoid overlap with field trips and other guided tours. After you submit your request, our team will review your details, contact you to finalize the arrangement, and provide necessary information for your visit.

For parties with more than 80 individuals, we may split your visit into two groups and touring times. If the weather is appropriate, this is a wonderful opportunity to tour the Pappajohn Sculpture Park with one group, while another tours the museum.

Tour Request Form

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*One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students.
*Under age 18.