World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Museum and cultural center in Des Moines, United States.
The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates occupies a restored Beaux-Arts building, featuring exhibits about global agriculture and food security initiatives.
The structure, completed in 1903 as the Des Moines Public Library, underwent a $29.8 million renovation to become the current World Food Prize headquarters.
The Hall presents exhibits honoring Dr. Norman Borlaug and other agricultural innovators who developed solutions for global food production challenges.
Visitors can join guided tours every Tuesday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with additional appointments available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The Ruan Laureates room contains a stained glass globe depicting twelve geographic regions where agricultural practices originated throughout human history.
Location: Des Moines
Inception: January 1, 1903
Address: 100 100 Locust Street 50309 Des Moines 50309 Des Moines
Opening Hours: Martedì 09:00-15:00
Phone: +15152453783
Email: wfpf@worldfoodprize.org
Website: https://halloflaureates.org
GPS coordinates: 41.58764,-93.61893
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:52
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