Name: World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, The
Address: 100 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (515) 245-3783

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, The

100 Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 245-3783

Region: Downtown

Overview
The World Food Prize Foundation has beautifully restored this century-old library building into its Hall of Laureates, which serves as a museum and event venue. Unique, ornate meeting rooms can accommodate events small and large; modern amenities include a variety of room options, wireless internet and garden.
Amenities
Attraction Information
General Information

Admission Price: Free.

Group Rates: Free.

Guides Available:

Hours of Operation: Guided tours: Tuesdays - 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon and 1:30 p.m.; Self-guided tours: Saturdays - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Season: Year-round; closed major holidays, call to verify there are no private events taking place.

Self-Guided Tours:

Specialty Tours (Ex: Kid-friendly): Private tours can be scheduled 10 business days in advance for 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. W-Thu.

Tour Length: 1 hr.

Tour Times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m T; self guided Sat.
Meeting Facilities
Facility Info

Meeting Rooms
Largest Room 3430

Total Sq. Ft. 12058

Reception Capacity 350

Space Notes Preferred caterers: Des Moines Embassy Club and Windsor Catering (under the umbrella of Hy-Vee).

Theatre Capacity 280

Wireless Internet Available? true

Wireless Internet Notes (fees, etc) Free

Banquet Capacity 196

Number of Rooms 6

Classroom Capacity 98
Borlaug Ballroom (1st Floor)

Total Sq. Ft.: 2803

Height: 17.5

Theater Capacity: 280

Classroom Capacity: 98

Banquet Capacity: 196

Reception Capacity: 300

Ruan Laureate Room (1st Floor)

Total Sq. Ft.: 3430

Height: 17.5

Theater Capacity: 192

Classroom Capacity: 64

Banquet Capacity: 120

Reception Capacity: 350

Founders Boardroom (2nd Floor)

Total Sq. Ft.: 964

Height: 17

Iowa Gallery (2nd Floor)

Total Sq. Ft.: 1261

Height: 15

Reception Capacity: 49

Exhibition Hall (2nd Floor)

Total Sq. Ft.: 1659

Height: 18.5

Classroom Capacity: 49

Banquet Capacity: 49

Reception Capacity: 49

Des Moines Mural Room (Ground Floor)

Total Sq. Ft.: 1702

Height: 10.5

Theater Capacity: 49

Banquet Capacity: 49

Reception Capacity: 49
Location

100 Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, The

General Information

Borlaug Ballroom (1st Floor)

Ruan Laureate Room (1st Floor)

Founders Boardroom (2nd Floor)

Iowa Gallery (2nd Floor)

Exhibition Hall (2nd Floor)

Des Moines Mural Room (Ground Floor)