Scheman Building
In the heart of the Center stands Scheman with 21 meeting
rooms of varying size, 30,600 square feet of indoor exhibit and conference space, 2,600 square feet of covered outdoor space, and 450-seat Benton Auditorium. Brunnier Art Museum, located on the second floor of the Scheman Building, is Iowa's only
American Association of Museums (AAM) accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection located within a performing arts and conference complex. Stop by to browse the Christian Petersen sculptures or other exhibitions. Looking for a unique gift? Try the museum gift shop.
Directions
At the junction of two major mid-Iowa crossroads, Interstate 35 and Highway 30, the Iowa State Center is located at the corner of Lincoln Way and Elwood Drive, Ames, Iowa.
From Des Moines (south):
* - Interstate 35 north to exit 111B
* - US Highway 30 west to University Blvd exit 146
* - Right onto University Blvd north to Iowa State Center
* -Left onto Center Drive
From Davenport (east):
* -Interstate 80 west to Des Moines
* -Interstate 35 north to exit 111B
* -US Highway 30 west to University Blvd exit 146
* -Right onto University Blvd north to Iowa State Center
* -Left onto Center Drive
From Omaha (west):
* -Interstate 80 east to Des Moines
* -Interstate 35 north to exit 111B
* -US Highway 30 west to University Blvd exit 146
* -Right onto University Blvd north to Iowa State Center
* -Left onto Center Drive
From Minneapolis (north):
* - Interstate 35 south to exit 111B (second Ames exit)
* - US Highway 30 west to University Blvd exit 146
* - Right onto University Blvd north to Iowa State Center
* - Left onto Center Drive
