Iconic Des Moines Art Center building reopens

Catch up fast: Some of the building's original 1985 floors were restored and all of its walls were repainted.

• The improvements were paid through the Art Center's 75th anniversary campaign.
• Upcoming projects include renovations to galleries and new lighting in other buildings on the center's campus.

If you go: Museum hours recently expanded to 10am-4pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10am-7pm Thursdays and Fridays; and 10am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays.

• Admission is free.

🎬 1 more reason to go: The Center's free showings of Oscar-nominated short films begin Feb. 16.