Visit the Iowa State Capitol
WEBJul 16, 2024 · The Iowa State Capitol and its golden dome have stood as a shining symbol of Iowa government and politics since its completion in 1886. The Capitol welcomed nearly 78,000 visitors from across the state, nation, and world last year. Formal and self-guided tours are available at no charge.
Iowa State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 building houses the Iowa Senate, Iowa House of Representatives, the Office of the Governor, and the Offices of the Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, and Secretary of State.
Iowa Legislature - Capitol Tours & Resources
WEBCapitol Tour and Building Information - Capitol building and tour hours. Building Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (building locks at 4:45 p.m.)
Visitor Resources | Iowa Department of Administrative Services
WEBWelcome to the Iowa Capitol Complex. Complex Visitor Hours: Every day of the week, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. All State Office Buildings are closed on Sundays and State designated holidays. Events and Opportunities. Capitol Complex Events Calendar; Legislative Social Calendar; 90th Iowa General Assembly 2024 Iowa Legislative Session Timetable
The History of the Iowa Capitol Building in Des Moines
WEBBack in 1871, when the first earth was broken on a hill on Des Moines’ east side, the capitol was an expression of faith. In this segment is from Iowa PBS’s This Old Statehouse documentary, learn about the building of Iowa’s historic capitol building.
Video and Pictorial Tours of the Capitol and Capitol Grounds
WEBThe Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, signifies the prodigious spirit of Iowa. Built between 1871 and 1886, this magnificent building represents, both inside and out, one of the nation's finest examples of 19th century architecture.
Historic photos of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines
WEBOct 3, 2015 · Iowa's golden-domed capitol building is one of the most iconic sites in the state.
Iowa Legislature - Virtual Capitol Tour
WEBIowa's Seven Capitols | Iowa's Four Capital Cities This video examines Iowa’s seven structures used as the seat of government. The story begins in the Capital City of Belmont, Wisconsin, and moves to Burlington, Iowa City, and finally, Des Moines.
Iowa's State Capitol - Project Des Moines
WEBThe temporary State Capitol stood for thirty years where the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is currently. The permanent capitol cost close to 375 million dollars and took seventeen years (1871-1886), and when the money ran out, it was still not complete.
Iowa State Capitol - SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WEBInstead of being a white shimmering pile on a hilltop, the Iowa capitol is a varied, warm-colored building that fits, at least symbolically, what the twentieth-century critic Lewis Mumford labeled, “The Brown Decades.”