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About World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines is a Beaux-Arts landmark rebuilt to host museums, conferences, and elegant events. Located at 100 Locust Street, this venue combines a historic exterior with modern event spaces designed for large gatherings, intimate ceremonies, and memorable receptions. It’s a popular home for the Borlaug Dialogue and the World Food Prize International Symposium, drawing attendees from around the world for conversations on food security, science, and policy.

Whether you’re attending a conference, dinner, or reception, we’ve got you covered with clear, easy options to secure your seats at the Borlaug Ballroom, Rotunda, or other versatile spaces. Below you’ll find space details, parking and transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth visit to downtown Des Moines.

For planning purposes, the Borlaug Ballroom is the venue’s largest space, offering theater seating for 275, with 220 seats in rounds of 10 and a maximum capacity of 254; standing room can accommodate up to 400. The Rotunda provides a formal setting for ceremonies with seating for 170 in theater style and 80 in rounds of 10, plus standing room for 100. When you’re ready to attend, let us help you locate the best available seats and dates. Transit options include free D-Line shuttles during select hours, and plentiful downtown parking options are available via local ramps and on-street meters. Nearby hotels within easy walking or skywalk distance provide convenient stays for attendees and visiting guests.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 100 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Venue type: Beaux-Arts historic building renovated as the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates (museum + convocation center + conference/event space)
  • Largest space: Borlaug Ballroom — Theater style: 275 seats; rounds of 10: 220 seats; max capacity: 254; standing: 400
  • Other spaces: Rotunda — ceremony seating 170; rounds of 10: 80; standing: 100
  • Parking: on-street meters and downtown parking ramps (parking information available via the Hall of Laureates contact page)
  • Transit: Downtown Des Moines served by DART bus lines; FREE D-Line shuttle runs roughly 6:30am–6pm on weekdays and 10am–5pm on Saturdays
  • Notable events: Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize International Symposium hosted at the Hall; conference, dinner and reception events occur in Borlaug Ballroom and Rotunda
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Des Moines Downtown (435 Park Street), Des Moines Marriott Downtown (700 Grand Ave), Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown (100 SW Water Street) — all within walking/skywalk distance to the Iowa Events Center and Hall of Laureates