Architecture Tour: Des Moines

Universal Design, Arts, Parks, and Access

$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.

The cost includes roundtrip bus travel, admissions, lunch, and tours. Click here to register. 

Art, Bikes, and Beer

Join Paul Schulhof & Az Rashidi
Principals of Schulhof Rashidi Architects
Designers of the Dubuque Museum of Art’s new art campus

In casual conversation fueled by our shared love of craft beer, bikes, art and the city

Tuesday, May 7
8PM

Bicycle World
1000 Jackson St
Hosted by David Hartig

Space is limited. RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/241085839043054

Prior to the reception, join Paul and Az for their 6PM Dubuque Architecture Days presentation hosted by Dubuque Main Street at 7 Hills Event Center

Schulhof Rashidi Architects Paul Schulhof and Az Rashidi
Schulhof Rashidi Architects

Designing the Future of the Dubuque Museum of Art

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.
Dubuque Architecture Days
Dubuque Architecture Days

(SOLD OUT)Youth Architecture Workshop

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.

archiTREK (New Series)

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!

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (CLICK HERE)

TOUR SCHEDULE:

  • Walk & Talk – Thursday, September 21, 2017, Noon, Meet at Federal Building-U.S. Post Office, 350 W. 6th Street
  • Ale & Architecture – Thursday, October 19, 2017, 6:00 PM, Meet at Historic Lower Main Street
  • Walk & Talk –  Thursday, November 16, 2017, Noon, Meet at the Grand Opera House, 135 W. 8th Street
  • Ale & Architecture – Thursday, December 7, 6:00 PM, Meet at Historic Upper Main Street

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.

archiTREK (Rescheduled!)

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (CLICK HERE)

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 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.

archiTREK

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 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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (CLICK HERE)

TOUR SCHEDULE:

  • 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.

archiTREK: Ale & Architecture Central Ave. Corridor

DuMA and Heritage Works partner to present a series of walking tours of Dubuque architecture.

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 Central Avenue Corridor between 14th and 22nd Streets has one of the most intact collections of historic commercial buildings in Dubuque. For the workers at the Pack and millwork factories this neighborhood was a “city within a city” with stores, churches, taverns, businesses, schools, and everything they needed within an easy walk. Now the neighborhood is attracting new attention for revitalization, including some vibrant murals by Voices Productions. We’ll peel back the layers of reuse and renovation and see remnants of this district’s colorful past, including hidden architectural details and (of course) some pubs and taverns that have long been fixtures in this neighborhood.

Meet at:

  • Noonan’s Tap, 1618 Central Ave., 6:00 PM
    NOTE : Tour does not return to the starting location; ends at Next Phase Karaoke Bar, 1902 Central Ave.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (CLICK HERE)

FEE FOR ARCHITREK TOUR: $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.

archiTREK: Old Main & Cathedral District

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 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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (CLICK HERE)

TOUR SCHEDULE:

  • Walk and Talk: American Trust and Fischer Building
    Friday, September 28th, 12:00 pm 
  • 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.