$35 for members of DuMA
$50 for guests
$25 for guests under 21
Free for 1874 society members
Join Jonathan Ramsey, DuMA’s associate architect from BNIM, on an architecture tour of three groundbreaking cultural sites in Des Moines. First, tour the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center with Director Matt Reed and learn about BNIM’s design for the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University. The Harkin Center opened in 2020, thirty years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and serves as model of inclusive design and citizen engagement.
From there, we’ll meet up with Senior Curator (and 2021 DuMA Biennial Juror) Laura Burkhalter to tour the Des Moines Art Center’s buildings designed by the twentieth-century masters Eliel Saarinen, I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier. We’ll also visit the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, which features work by more than twenty of the world’s most celebrated artists—including Keith Haring, Jaume Plensa, Ai Weiwei, and Yayoi Kusama.
As part of Dubuque Architecture Days, join us on Tuesday, May 7th at 6 PM to welcome Paul Schulhof and Az Rashidi, the designers of the Dubuque Museum of Art’s new art campus and Principals of Schulhof Rashidi Architects.
Join the architects in conversation and learn about this exciting project that promises to invigorate the arts, culture, and entertainment scene in downtown Dubuque, including a preview of the current concept designs and anticipated timeline.
Admission is free, however, reservations are highly recommended and appreciated. Call 563-588-4400 or email office@dubuquemainstreet.org.
Event will take place at 7 Hills Event Center, 1098 Jackson St., Dubuque. Visit dubuquemainstreet.com for a complete schedule of Dubuque Architecture Days.
This workshop has sold out, however you may call the Museum front desk to be put on a wait list. The drop in pumpkin decorating and mask making workshop is free and open to all at 10 AM.
Is your child interested in architecture, buildings, and designing things? DuMA’s Community Day begins at 10 A.M. with a free children’s architecture workshop with Az Rashidi and Paul Schulhof, the architects designing the new museum campus.
Participants will share their ideas for the new Museum with Az and Paul and build their own models that describe their vision. Admission is free but advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Ages 9-13.
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture.
Walk and Talk and Ale and Architecture will provide insights into Dubuque’s historic buildings.
Walk and Talk are 45-60 minute lunchtime tours in downtown Dubuque including the Historic Federal Building, the Roshek building, US Bank and the Grand Opera House. Tours will focus on form and function with interior/exterior interpretation.
Ale and Architecture consists of 90-120 minute walking tours of bars in the historic upper and lower Main Streets. Patrons will make 2-3 stops in bars along the route and can purchase their own drinks at each stop. Tours will be given by Jason Neises, Vice Chair of the Dubuque County Preservation Committee.
The ArchiTREK series will kick off with a free Lunch and Learn talk on Thursday, September 14 at 12:15PM at DuMA.
Walk and Talk tour of Cottingham & Butler Building (Security Building) 800 Main St, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Originally built as Stampfer’s Department Store, the Cottingham & Butler Building (Security Building) has been a crown jewel of Main Street since it was built in 1896. The building’s cream-colored terra cotta and elaborate Beaux-Arts style ornament have been lovingly restored by the Butler family and has given us a glimpse of what Dubuque looking like during the Gilded Age. The building’s designer, Fridolin Heer, was one of Dubuque’s most prominent architects and also designed the Dubuque County Courthouse and the Town Clock. We’ll explore the history of this building, how it was constructed, and the recent efforts to return the building to its original glory. The tour will begin at noon in the Cottingham & Butler Building lobby. There is a suggested $5 donation.
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture.
Walk and TalkandAle and Architecture will provide insights into Dubuque’s historic buildings.
Walk and Talk are 45-60 minute lunchtime tours in downtown Dubuque including the Historic Federal Building, the Roshek building, US Bank and the Grand Opera House. Tours will focus on form and function with interior/exterior interpretation.
Ale and Architecture consists of 90-120 minute walking tours of bars in the historic upper and lower Main Streets. Patrons will make 2-3 stops in bars along the route and can purchase their own drinks at each stop. Tours will be given by Jason Neises, Vice Chair of the Dubuque County Preservation Committee.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Walk & Talk: Cottingham & Butler Building (Security Building) Thursday, May 17, 12:00pm
Cottingham & Butler lobby, 8th & Main
Ale & Architecture: Courthouse District Thursday, June 21, 6:00pm
Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave
NOTE : Tour does not return to the starting location; ends at The Smokestack, 62 E. 7th St.
Walk & Talk: US Bank Building & Dubuque Museum of Art Thursday, July 19, 12:00pm
Dubuque Museum of Art lobby, 701 Locust St.
Ale & Architecture: Central Ave. Corridor Thursday, August 23, 6:00pm
Noonan’s Tap, 1618 Central Ave.
NOTE : Tour does not return to the starting location; ends at Next Phase Karaoke Bar, 1902 Central Ave.
FEE FOR ARCHITREK TOURS:
Walk & Talk – $5 suggested donation Ale & Architecture – $15 ($10 DuMA Members)
Call the Museum at 563-557-1851 if you have any questions, or if you are unable to use the online form above.
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture designed to provide insights into Dubuque’s historic buildings.
Walk and Talk are 45-60 minute lunchtime tours in downtown Dubuque including the Historic Federal Building, the Roshek building, US Bank and the Grand Opera House. Tours will focus on form and function with interior/exterior interpretation.
Tours begin at the designated locations listed below, they do NOT meet at the Museum beforehand!
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture.
Walk and TalkandAle and Architecture will provide insights into Dubuque’s historic buildings.
Walk and Talk are 45-60 minute lunchtime tours in downtown Dubuque including the Historic Federal Building, the Roshek building, US Bank and the Grand Opera House. Tours will focus on form and function with interior/exterior interpretation.
Ale and Architecture consists of 90-120 minute walking tours of bars in the historic upper and lower Main Streets. Patrons will make 2-3 stops in bars along the route and can purchase their own drinks at each stop. Tours will be given by Jason Neises, Vice Chair of the Dubuque County Preservation Committee.
Walk & Talk: Cottingham & Butler Building (Security Building) Thursday, May 17, 12:00pm
Cottingham & Butler lobby, 8th & Main
Ale & Architecture: Courthouse District Thursday, June 28, 6:00pm (Rescheduled from 6/21!)
Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave
NOTE : Tour does not return to the starting location; ends at The Smokestack, 62 E. 7th St.
Walk & Talk: US Bank Building & Dubuque Museum of Art Thursday, July 19, 12:00pm
Dubuque Museum of Art lobby, 701 Locust St.
Ale & Architecture: Central Ave. Corridor Thursday, August 23, 6:00pm
Noonan’s Tap, 1618 Central Ave.
NOTE : Tour does not return to the starting location; ends at Next Phase Karaoke Bar, 1902 Central Ave.
FEE FOR ARCHITREK TOURS:
Walk & Talk – $5 suggested donation
Ale & Architecture – $15 ($10 DuMA Members)
Call the Museum at 563-557-1851 if you have any questions, or if you are unable to use the online form above.
DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture.
Walk and TalkandAle and Architecture will provide insights into Dubuque’s historic buildings.
Walk and Talk are 45-60 minute lunchtime walking tours in downtown Dubuque. Tours will focus on form and function with interior/exterior architectural interpretation.
Ale and Architecture consists of a 90-120 minute walking tour of bars in the Old Main & Cathedral District. Patrons will make 2-3 stops in bars along the route and can purchase their own drinks at each stop. Tour will be given by Jason Neises, Vice Chair of the Dubuque County Preservation Committee.
Walk and Talk: American Trust and Fischer Building Friday, September 28th, 12:00 pm – NEW DATE/TIME Tour begins at the American Trust building at 8th and Main.
Ale & Architecture: Old Main & Cathedral District
Thursday, October 18th, 6:00 pm
Walk and Talk: DB&T and Heartland Financial Thursday, November 15th, 12:00 pm
FEE FOR ARCHITREK TOURS:
Walk & Talk – $5 suggested donation
Ale & Architecture – $15 ($10 DuMA Members)
Call the Museum at 563-557-1851 if you have any questions, or if you are unable to use the online form above.
