Iowa Legislature - Capitol Tours & Resources
Capitol 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.)
Capitol Entrances Public entrances are located on the ground floor of the Iowa State Capitol on the south and west sides of the building. Upon entrance into the building, the public will walk through a security scan. through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. Tour the Capitol Online. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/tourCapitol
Video and Pictorial Tours of the Capitol and Capitol Grounds
The 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.
Capitol Today - Iowa Legislature
The Capitol Tour Guides provide tours of the Capitol year round and provide educational information on the legislative process, the Capitol grounds, and other specific topics associated with the Capitol as requested by legislators and the public.
Iowa Legislature - Construction & Earlier Buildings
The present Capitol building is Iowa's third since statehood in 1846. The first Capitol building was located in Iowa City. Called Old Stone Capitol, the building served as the seat of state government for 16 years.
Iowa State Capitol Interior Floors Map Call: 515 - 802-3004 — Press Correlating Stop Number for Audio and Video Facts and Descriptions (Numbers correlate with both map areas and program stops) Ground Floor Tour Guides | Gift Shop - 1 First Floor Stairway Statues | Grand Staircase - 2 Inner Dome | Glass Floor | Flag Display Case - 3
Capitol Grounds - Iowa Legislature
In 1855, Scott and other speculators offered 10 acres of land and promised to build a temporary Capitol if the state chose their side of the Des Moines River for the new State Capitol site. After a fierce struggle between east-side and west-side interests, …
Iowa Legislature - Virtual Capitol Tour
Unlike the standard Capitol tours, the virtual tour project provides in-depth information and facts about the Iowa State Capitol and its history.
Iowa Legislature - Schedule a Tour of the Capitol
The booklet is intended to serve as a guided tour of the building and surrounding grounds and monuments, as a reference guide, and as a lasting keepsake of a memorable visit to the Iowa State Capitol.
Auditor of State Rob Sandtoday released a report on the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for the year ended June 30, 2023. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is mandated by statute to provide services to