Iowa Capitol Building

Iowa State Capitol    

www.legis.iowa.gov
Tripadvisor (898) · Historical landmark in Des Moines, IA
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The Iowa State Capitol , located in Des Moines, is the seat of the Iowa General Assembly, the legislative branch of the state government of Iowa. … See more

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Aug 26, 2024
Who would guess taking a tour of the capitol building could be so enlightening and uplifting? The building is gorgeous, the history is interesting, and our guide was outstanding! There are many intri… Full review by Tiki L
Aug 25, 2024
Very impressive, gold cupola and very ornate. Other buildings of note around too, Hoover building and others we couldn’t tell what they were, very large car parks and no one around! Free to go in so … Full review by Gardengel-IoW
Jul 5, 2024
The building was not open today but the grounds were and they were fabulous! Highly recommend a stop here to see the beauty and walk in this lovely setting. The building was stunning with interesting… Full review by MominOC
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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 Asse…
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This courtly state capitol is perched atop a verdant hill, and is a canopy of elegance and dignity. A landmark structure in Des Moines, t…
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The Capitol Building is a historic building at the junction of North Bridge Road and Stamford Road in the Downtown Core of Singapore.Th…
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Architectural style:Renaissance Revival
Area:0.069 km²
Opened:1886
Architect:John C. Cochrane

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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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Parking is really easy and free. There is a huge lot across the street. Also, after you park, you’ll see signs close to the building directing you where to enter.
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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 for this activity.
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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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