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Located in the former Des Moines Public Library Building on Locust Street, the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates is a museum and educational center dedicated to Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Norman Borlaug and the programs he established to fight hunger and achieve global food security.

The facility consists of several spaces including a ballroom, a gallery, educational exhibit areas, gardens, and more. The rooms and the garden can be rented for special occasions such as board meetings, conferences, parties, and weddings. The organization offers public tours and school tours as well as holiday open houses that feature live performances.

100 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa, Phone: 515-245-3735

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
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