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The World Food Prize Foundation welcomes you to celebrate Iowa Museum Week at the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates on June 10, 2025.
The week of June 9-13 Iowa is celebrating museums, and what better way than to celebrate something uniquely Iowan: the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates.
“Iowa is rich with history and blessed with world-class museums,” said Mashal Husain, President, World Food Prize Foundation. “Among these treasures is the Hall of Laureates, a place that celebrates human achievement, innovation and the fight to end hunger. We invite everyone to visit this inspiring landmark and discover the powerful stories that have shaped our world and continue to shape our future.”
Located in the heart of Des Moines, visit on June 10 for free tours through the meticulously restored Hall of Laureates, a building that was once the Des Moines Public Library. Learn about the roots of agriculture, from around the globe to right here at home in Iowa. Discover the legacy of Norman Borlaug, explore the groundbreaking work of our World Food Prize Laureates and learn how we are inspiring the next generation of hunger fighters.
With fun, educational activities for the kids, bring the whole family out to the Hall of Laureates to celebrate Iowa history and its global impact through inspiring stories of agriculture, innovation and humanitarianism. The Hall will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and guided tours are available at the following times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.