Iowa Mid-Century Modern
Welcome to Iowa Mid-Century Modern, a collective dedicated to building a local community of design enthusiasts. We believe both great mid-century design and a great audience for that design exist in Iowa. Together we can share our passion for mid-century design, architecture, art, and fashion to educate, preserve our heritage, support local businesses and ultimately foster a lasting appreciation for a remarkable era of design. Join our Facebook community to participate in the discussion. Learn more.
Midwest Modern is June 7 & 8, 2025
(Home Tour tickets available April 27)
SHOP HOP
Saturday, June 7: Visit a curated selection of the city's best vintage stores offering mid-century finds. This year's Shop Hop will include Funky Finds Vintage & Retro, AOK Antiques, Atomic Garage, Huckleberry Home, Curioso Antiques & Uniquities, Olio Oddities, and Raccoon Forks Trading Co.
HOME TOUR
Sunday, June 8: Our annual home tour showcases four stunning examples of mid-century architecture and interior design in Des Moines. Not only do the tours provide excellent architectural examples of the era, but they also exhibit how to bring mid-century styles to homes of every decade. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Iowa Architectural Foundation. Tickets usually sell out in the first 24 hours, so grab 'em while you can! They will go on sale Sunday, April 27 at 9:00 AM.
COCKTAILS
After the home tour on Sunday, join other mid-mod enthusiasts at The Bartender's Handshake. Dave creates two signature cocktails exclusively for the event. Included with your home tour ticket is a free drink ticket. This portion of the event is open to everyone 21+ from 2pm to midnight.
A special thank you to our 2025 sponsors
