Learn more about this business on Yelp.
“visit to explore and learn”
The century-old Des Moines Public Library building now serves as a museum to recognize great achivements in agriculture. Headquarters of the World Food Prize; this magnificently restored Beaux Arts space honors Dr. Norman E. Borlaug; Nobel Peace Prize winner; for his role as the father of the Green Revolution. 10;000-piece original stained glass skylight; newly commissioned art glass window; sculptures; murals; tapestries; and other works of art representing people and places in the history of agriculture.
"Wow!" is all I can say. I was in a wedding in Des Moines last fall with the reception hosted at the World Food Prize. I know that Kennedy (the bride) had to follow a lot of rules--no red wine,... Read more
This place is extremely beautiful. The biggest downside to here is the hours on their website are not accurate. I came here to visit the inside and the arrive to a locked door. On the door was a... Read more
This is such a beautiful venue. I had not been here since the transformation from the public library to its current World Food Prize building. The stain glass and the detailing in this building... Read more
The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Hours
- Tue: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Problem with this listing? Let us know.
Has RV parking changed? Let us know.
-
Parking
-
Pets Allowed
-
Restrooms
-
Wifi
-
Wheelchair Accessible
-
Credit Cards Accepted
Parking
Nearby Hotels
Related Trip Guides
A road trip along the Great River Road
- 35 Places
- 37:29
- 1,907 mi
The top things to do on a U.S. Route 20 road trip
- 23 Places
- 60:25
- 3,576 mi
The top things to do on an I-80 road trip
- 35 Places
- 53:41
- 3,194 mi