Family Day at the Hall of Laureates

Before the St. Patrick's Day Parade begins, join us at the Hall of Laureates for free activities and tours for the whole family!

Whether you're a World Food Prize Foundation superfan or it's your first time visiting since 100 Locust Street was the Des Moines Public Library, Spring Break is a great time to "check out" the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates! Families are invited to explore the Hall of Laureates and the Janis and John Ruan III Garden. Along the way, they’ll discover the lasting impact of our founder, Norman E. Borlaug, and the ongoing work of World Food Prize Laureates in addressing food insecurity around the world.

• Take a photo in front of the stained-glass globe or the world map in the garden,
• Count the number of Laureates since the first in 1987
• Find the hidden message in the stained glass window on the mezzanine

There will be coloring pages and a scavenger hunt available for younger visitors.

Free guided tours will be offered at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and after the event at 1:30 p.m., so visitors can learn about the art on display throughout the building, as well as learn the stories of Iowa's humanitarian and agricultural heroes.

Please note that self-guided touring will end at 2:00 p.m. and the last guided tour will end at 3:00 p.m.

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