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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, and Garden

Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

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"Free audio tour http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tou"(4 Tips)
"Interesting works of art in a relaxing atmosphere."(2 Tips)
"Peace and love"(2 Tips)
"Take the time to take in some great art at the sculpture park."(4 Tips)

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Erik RowleyJuly 5, 2015
Beautiful green space full of unique forms of art. Plenty of photo opportunities and Tim Burtony sculptures.
KT FloridaMarch 29, 2015
Nice place to take a walk if the sun happens to be out. Take the free audio tour here: http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tours.aspx
Austin WestermannMarch 17, 2016
Been here 10+ times
You can't call yourself a real Iowan until you've been photographed with at least one of the sculptures here, it's an Iowa rite of passage...!
Kristine GenoveseOctober 17, 2015
Stop at Ritual Cafe on your way to stroll through this wonderful park!
Lindsy BrownOctober 17, 2018
Very nice walk around some interesting sculptures
Heidi MannetterAugust 25, 2015
Love to let my toddler run around and explore.
Estepha FrancisqueDecember 28, 2015
Great for photos, family and walking! Dress for the weather of course!
EdgarMarch 26, 2016
Neat park to visit and walk around. Sculptures are odd but fun.
Mark GerthSeptember 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Interesting works of art in a relaxing atmosphere.
Timothy MöhleJuly 12, 2015
The aelf paced audio tour really enhances an appreciation of the artworks.
Mike JonesApril 25, 2017
Very neat! Nice and relaxing place.
Chung-yee NgoJuly 30, 2016
Nice interesting little park.
Joe KuzmovichOctober 20, 2015
Bums like to fight and/or expose themselves here!
Ben DillonFebruary 26, 2012
Free audio tour http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tours.aspx
Emily HoenerMarch 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Careful not to fall on the ice! The sidewalks are not salted too well. Ouch!
Eric ShumateAugust 4, 2011
Sit quietly. You don't have to understand it for the art to be art.
Rick HowardApril 14, 2011
Been here 100+ times
New art is being installed - Now is a great time to visit or revisit!
Jeiran HasanOctober 20, 2017
Nice place to take a stroll
ChelseaMarch 9, 2010
The snow is finally melting. Take the time to take in some great art at the sculpture park.
Kensie SmithOctober 13, 2011
Sit on top of the hill behind the Nomade and contemplate life.
Melissa Khodai-BurkheimerJuly 29, 2012
Bring a lunch. Take some fun photos.
JD TaftMay 14, 2011
Great place to look at the stars on a clear night.
Rick HowardJuly 14, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Well worth the effort to check out at night. Some of the work becomes ethereal...
Mark RomOctober 4, 2015
Peace and love
Julie Lasche BrownAugust 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Take your time and do the audio tour.
Chaz DeckerApril 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Bring a camera - opportunity for great photos.
Mike DennisMay 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Photography Walk sponsored by Christian Photo here on May 17, 2012.
Jake MonahanMay 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Nice family environment here.
jai vNovember 14, 2011
November is not great time to visit this place...
Clem CrazythunderJuly 6, 2010
Love this place so much that I live here too.
AdamJuly 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
"please step away from the sculpture"
Janell HarveyJuly 26, 2011
Inspirational works of arts.
nik bakerApril 7, 2010
Go and look at all the cool sculptures

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