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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
515.237.1431
Ranked #14 of 38 attractions in Des Moines
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Des Moines, Iowa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Cool local art park. Nothing to make a trip specifically for, but it you are in the area it is worth the effort More

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DesMoines, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a great collection of very significant sculpture. Learn about the art by listening to an audio tour on your cell phone. It is also possible to have a docent led tour arranged by the Des Moines Art Center More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a welcome and surprising addition to Des Moines. An outside sculpture garden in the middle of the city. It is a welcome relief from all the buildings, though there are some new and rehabbed buildings in the area that are nice changes as well. You can walk around and read the signs or there's an audio guide you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I like everything in there. Evening walk and friendly gathering. family trip and spend a weekend leisure time together is recomended. More

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Des Moines
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a unique venue filled with 20th century sculpture. Nomade (pictured) moved to Des Moines from Barcelona. Deb Butterfield's horses--there are two--are among her best. More

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

After you get through the confusion of Fleur/MLK/Locust/Grand Avenue in the Western Gateway - the sculpture park is a nice little oasis in town. Not pretentious but very clean and very interesting and FREE. More

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Des Moines
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I question the true artistic quality of some of the pieces, but I am glad the park is here nonetheless. Let's hope the sculpture park grows and more intricate works are added. More

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Ankeny, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

A delight in downtown Des Moines. Good restaurants in the area also. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Can't enjoy for all of the professional photographers monopolize the place! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

There are some really interesting sculptures here, and it's a nice place that you can get away from the tall buildings of downtown, without even leaving the downtown area. More

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