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DES MOINES

  • DES MOINES ART CENTER
    4700 Grand Ave.
    Des Moines, IA 50312-2099
    515-277-4405

    See an outstanding 19th and 20th century art collection housed in an award-winning structure designed by renowned architects Saarinen, Meier and Pei. Innovative exhibitions and education programs. Musical entertainment, the first Friday of every month. Museum shop on site; restaurant offers delightful selections.


  • THE BIRTHPLACE OF JOHN WAYNE
    216 South Second Street
    Winterset, Iowa 50273
    515-462-1044

    Step back in time and picture the life of a young midwestern boy and his family near the turn of the century. This modest four-room home has been restored to reflect its appearance in 1907, the year of the Duke's birth. An impressive collection of John Wayne memorabilia includes unique items such as the eyepatch worn in the movie True Grit, a hat worn in Rio Lobo, and a prop suitcase used in the film Stagecoach. Hundreds of rare photographs of the Duke are on display as well as letters from Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Maureen O'Hara, Jimmy Stewart, Kirk Douglas, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan and George Burns.




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