Iowa Capital

Iowa State Capitol    

www.legis.iowa.gov
Tripadvisor (902) · Historical landmark in Des Moines, United States
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The Iowa State Capitol, commonly called the Iowa Statehouse, is in Iowa's capital city, Des Moines. As the seat of the Iowa General Assembly, the …

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Oct 2, 2024
No on site cafe or coffee, vending machines only when things are not in session. While we found the building & grounds gorgeous, we called ahead as advised to avoid tour groups for our own tour and … Full review by Anonymous855
Oct 2, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol is located on Grand Avenue in Des Moines. Parking may be available around the building or at the Capitol Complex Parking Structure on Grand. Guided tours are available by requ… Full review by NemoTraveler
Sep 26, 2024
A must see if you like to see a state capital. Smaller in size but worth the visit. The library was just amazing and jaw dropping beautiful! Full review by Shawn S
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Located:Grand Ave. and E. 12th St.
Area:17 acres (6.9 ha)
Construction completed:1871–1886
Architect:John C. Cochrane
Architectural style:Renaissance Revival

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Has the capitol reopened to public tours?
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Last I heard there were still no tours. Call 515.281.5591 to check for sure.
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Is the tour pet friendly?
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Maybe service animals. I would call the Capitol Bldg. and ask.
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Are large electronics, such as laptops, allowed?
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I took my iPad and took photos. I don’t know about laptops. Make sure to go and see the law library. It’s magnificent.
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Is parking hard to find? Where do you park?
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We did not park there, we walked from our hotel. But if I remember correctly, there was a parking lot in front of the building.
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How much does it cost to get into the Capitol building in to take the a tour of the building
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There is no cost. Admission and the tour are free of charge.
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Where can I see the committee and subcommittee meetings scheduled for the current day?
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During session, on our homepage, look at the lower two boxes displayed in the main pane. The left-hand side shows Senate committees scheduled for the current day...
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