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• Blank Park Zoo
  The Blank Park Zoo manages 49 acres of land. Of that, 22 acres have been developed into animal exhibits or facilities.
• Botanical and Environmental Center
  Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center is reaching out to the community and beyond to educate and promote awareness of high level horticulture and environmental stewardship.
• Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
  The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines serves as an outstanding community performing arts center, accessible to all, where people may be educated, entertained and enlightened.
• Civic Music Association
  Civic Music Association brings an artistic legacy of fine arts performances to Des Moines, forever ensuring a culturally rich community.
• Des Moines Art Center
  Recognized by international art critics as a world-class museum in the heart of the Midwest, the Des Moines Art Center has amassed an important collection with a major emphasis on contemporary art.
• Des Moines Metro Opera
  Des Moines Metro Opera continues its unwavering commitment to the mission and philosophy of its founders: To operate a progressive opera company with a national reputation that fosters the excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts in the United States.
• Des Moines Playhouse
  The Playhouse's mission is to partner with volunteers to create and deliver extraordinary theatre and education programs for communities in central Iowa through high-quality entertainment with special emphasis on issues of social significance.
• Des Moines Symphony
  The Des Moines Symphony is a full-service professional orchestra. The orchestra performs six pairs of classical concerts throughout the season, as well as an Opening Night Gala, a pops performance for New Year’s Eve and its annual Yankee Doodle Pops concert, a free performance on the State Capitol grounds.
• Drive Time Des Moines
  Drive Time Des Moines, greater Des Moines’ Transportation Management Association, is here to assist you with all of your commuting and parking needs
• Hoyt Sherman Place
  Hoyt Sherman Place boasts one of Des Moines' most magnificent entertainment, banquet and meeting facilities.
• Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
  Interpreting the story of Iowa ’s military participation and the state veterans who helped create it; from Louis and Clark to present day.
  Open: M-Sat: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except holidays and holiday weekends
  No admission fee, handicap accessible
  515-252-4531
  NW 70th Street
• Iowa State Historical Museum
  The State Historical Museum is an exciting adventure: its exhibits tell the stories of Iowa’s growth and development through the exhibition of a rich collection of historic artifacts and documents.
• Iowa Youth Chorus
  Iowa's premier youth choral organization is home to about 400 singers from across Central Iowa.
• Johnston (Station) Historical Society
  331-0687
  6161 Northglenn Drive   •  Johnston, Iowa 50131
• Johnston Farmer's Market
  Judy Anderson
  278-0939
  Runs May through October
  Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Johnston City Hall
• Living History Farms
  Living History Farms tells the story of the changes in Midwestern agriculture and rural life.
• Salisbury House
  Discover the enduring charm of 16th century England, the changing America of the 1920s, the vibrant culture of the 21st century.
• Saylorville Lake
  A recreational lake offering various opportunities including boating, fishing, camping and more. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  515-276-4656
  5600 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
• Science Center of Iowa
  

  Imagine. Experiment. Play! At the Science Center of Iowa, the experience is yours!

• See Des Moines
  Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the Greater Des Moines area.