# Event Details - **Event Name**: Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Guided architectural walking tours of downtown Des Moines, presented by the Iowa Architectural FoundationAbout this EventGuided architectural walking tours of downtown Des Moines, presented by the Iowa Architectural FoundationThe Iowa Architectural Foundation is offering architect-led sidewalk tours of Downtown Des Moines. The tours provide an opportunity for local residents and visitors to appreciate the architectural treasures of Iowa's capital city. Capital Square departure dates are May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, and September 11. Final tour of the season will take place on October 2 (weather permitting and route TBD).Sign-in starts at 5:00 PM in the atrium of Capital Square. Tours take off promptly at 5:30 PM. Comfortable shoes and clothing are suggested.Upon arrival, choose from four different routes offered each tour night:North: Startard North will not be offered for general admission. Instead, we are offering a north route with special access to the American Republic/Wellabe building -- register here: https://AOMWellabeTour.eventbrite.comSouth: Walk through the historic Court Avenue and Warehouse District and learn about the history and future of this exciting entertainment and downtown living area. Includes World Food Prize Building, Saddlery Building, Rock Island Depot, Hawkeye Insurance and more.East: Enjoy a stroll through Des Moines’ revitalized East Village. Highlights include background on the Civic Center Historic District, City Beautiful Movement, the Riverwalk’s public buildings, Dilley Manufacturing (now Iowa Taproom) and newer projects like the mass timber building, 111 E Grand.West: This tour showcases some of Des Moines’ older, stately buildings such as the Temple for the Performing Arts and Clemens Building and Hotel Fort Des Moines, some of our most significant skyscrapers and new developments including EMC Highrise, Wells Fargo Financial, Nationwide and the Des Moines Central Library.A limited number of tickets are available at the door, with cash or check accepted. All dates transferrable upon request.Questions? Email director@iowaarchfoundation.org. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1cb94770-aa0c-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/architecture-on-the-move-guided-walking-tours-of-downtown-des-moines/100001983275073132 - **Event Categories**: performances, entertainment - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Capital Square - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 21.99, max: 21.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Capital Square - **lat**: 41.58679989999999 - **long**: -93.62279199999999 - **full address**: Capital Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/118aeeba9c623bed5c484c4ac565cea843276cfb4cd0205389149fc36c5f71ef-rimg-w940-h470-dc494946-gmir.jpg?v=1771345093 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines being held? - **A:** Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Capital Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines? - **A:** Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines is organized by Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF). ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Architecture on the Move: Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Des Moines", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/118aeeba9c623bed5c484c4ac565cea843276cfb4cd0205389149fc36c5f71ef-rimg-w940-h470-dc494946-gmir.jpg?v=1771345093", "startDate": "2026-05-08T17:30:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-09-11T19:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/des-moines/architecture-on-the-move-guided-walking-tours-of-downtown-des-moines/100001983275073132", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Capital Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "400 Locust Street", "postalCode": "50309", "addressLocality": "Des Moines", "addressRegion": "IA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.58679989999999", "longitude": "-93.62279199999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Guided architectural walking tours of downtown Des Moines, presented by the Iowa Architectural Foundation", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-16", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-11T19:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-02-16", "lowPrice": "21.99", "highPrice": "21.99", "price": "21.99", "url": "https://allevents.in/des-moines/architecture-on-the-move-guided-walking-tours-of-downtown-des-moines/100001983275073132" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/des-moines/architecture-on-the-move-guided-walking-tours-of-downtown-des-moines/100001983275073132", "price": "21.99", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF)", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/iowa-architectural-foundation-iaf/22539657", "description": "Founded in 1989, the Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) is a charitable organization in Iowa promoting the awareness and appreciation of architecture and design. 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