The Annett Nature Center, sitting in the Annett Nature Center Park, opened on Earth Day in 1997. The result of years of planning and work by the Wa...
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Restored to reflect its appearance in 1907, the year of Duke’s birth, his modest birth home is open for tours daily, as is the adjacent John ...
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History:In October of 1958, a group of Winterset citizens were having a discussion around the coffee bar in Good’s Bakery on the west side of...
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Mission:Des Moines Metro Opera is a nationally recognized progressive opera company that has taken its place among America's leading opera festival...
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About Us
The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history thr...
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Mission:
The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education and recreation.
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The Iowa Aviation Museum celebrates Iowa's remarkable aviation heritage... from the first recorded flight in 1910 to its native sons and daughters ...
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Historic Valley Junction will serve as an historic link to West Des Moines’ past and as a fun, shopping district in the present and future. T...
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Mission Statement:
The Des Moines Art Center engages diverse local and international audiences with the art of today through its museum and school...
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The Playhouse's mission is to partner with volunteers to create and deliver extraordinary theatre and education programs for communities in central...
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Mission and GoalsSCI's mission is to be the highest quality resource inspiring scientific exploration through interactive education, exhibits, and ...
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The Des Moines Symphony : The Des Moines Symphony is a full-service professional orchestra. The orchestra performs seven pairs of classical concer...
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A grand manor home built in 1877 by prominent businessman Hoyt Sherman; the structure is now a museum and performing arts center. The original hous...
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The Country Life Center location of The Wallace Centers of Iowa is the birthplace farm of Henry A. Wallace, born in 1888. He served the nation as U...
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Mission Statement:Engage the Midwest in world-class entertainment, education, and cultural activities.Vision Statement:Be a national leader in the ...
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Mission: Exploring, explaining, and celebrating the world of plants with our community.Vision: Be a cherished community resource known for enrichin...
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About:
Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa is an interactive, 500-acre outdoor museum that tells the amazing 300+ year story of how Iowans tra...
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Mission of the Organization
The Heritage Carousel is a nonprofit entity that offers a destination which serves the community by providing families...
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