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  1. Visit the Iowa State Capitol

    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.

  2. 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.) Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [email protected]. Large Group Tour Request - Schedule a tour of the Iowa Capitol for groups of 10 or more ...

  3. Top Tips for an Iowa State Capitol Tour

    What time are Iowa State Capitol tours? Tours are available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. Tours last approximately 75 to 90 minutes. What is the cost to tour the Des Moines Capitol? Tours are free. You can book a tour by calling 515-281-5591. The tour guides and gift shop are located on the ground floor of the ...

  4. Iowa Legislature

    Questions may be directed to: [email protected], or you may contact the Tour Department by phone at 515.281.5591. Tours of the Capitol last about 75 to 90 minutes. Tours are available Monday through Saturday. Saturday tours are every hour starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday tour times may vary.

  5. Iowa Legislature

    The guide is $1.00 (including tax). This booklet is for sale in the Capitol Gift Shop and can be purchased at the time of your visit. 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.

  6. Information on Iowa State Capitol Tours in Des Moines

    Where to park for your Iowa State Capitol Tour: Iowa State Capitol Address: 1007 East Grand Avenue. Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Buses: Bus parking is on the west side of the Capitol (along East Ninth Street). Buses may load and unload from the circle drive located directly in front of the west Capitol ground-floor handicap-accessible entrance.

  7. The Iowa State Capitol Tour: All the Details

    Our Iowa State Capitol Tour. Inside the Capitol, you can meet up at the Capitol Tour Guides desk and Capitol Gift Shop to start your official tour. The tours start every few minutes once they've gathered a group of people. They run Monday - Friday from 8-5pm and Saturday from 9-4pm.

  8. Iowa State Capitol Reviews

    The Iowa State Capitol is a favorite of sightseers and history buffs thanks to its grand exterior and ornate interior. Completed in 1886, the capitol building has undergone several restorations ...

  9. Iowa Capitol tour gives even the most familiar visitors new insights

    For smaller groups, call 515-281-5591. Tours are offered Monday through Saturday. Allow 90 minutes. A virtual tour option is also available. Share your ideas for Our Des Moines

  10. Plan a Visit to the State of Iowa Capitol

    While you can explore the Iowa Capitol on your own, taking a guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history and architecture of the building. The tours are free and are offered on the hour from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

  11. Iowa State Capitol Virtual Tours

    Iowa State Capitol Virtual Tours give an in-depth look at aspects of the building. The five to 10 minute video tours include the works of art, legislative ar...

  12. Visitor Resources

    Designated parking is available for State of Iowa employees and visitors to the Capitol Complex. Parking Information; Parking Lot Map; Monuments and Walking Paths. Enjoy the several miles of sidewalks on the Capitol Complex with the self guided monument tour or on any of the nine walking paths, varying in distance from .4 to 1.4 miles.

  13. Iowa State Capitol Tour Review and Photos

    Iowa Capitol Building Inner Dome. The main star of the Capitol Building, however, is the huge rotunda / inner dome area. I had a hard time even fitting it in one camera shot since I didn't have a wide angle lens! As the tour progressed, we made our way to the very top of the rotunda (making many stops along the way).

  14. PDF Iowa Capitol Visitor Information

    a scheduled tour. Tours are conducted Monday through Saturday. Please call for tour times: 515-281-5591. The tour guides and gift shop are located on the ground floor of the rotunda in the Iowa State Capitol. Groups of 10 or more should schedule a tour of the Capitol online atwww.legis.iowa.gov. Self-guided tours of the Capitol and Capitol grounds

  15. Top Free Things To Do in Des Moines- Iowa State Capitol Tours

    Iowa State Capitol Address: 1007 E, Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa- 50319. Time Schedules: Monday - Friday (8 AM to 5 PM) Saturday (9 AM to 4 PM) Sunday & Federal Holidays (Closed) Public Entrance Gate: Located on the South & West sides of the Iowa Capitol Building, where the security screening will be done.

  16. Visit the State Capitol or Contact Us

    Visit the State Capitol or Contact Us. Contact the Iowa House Democrats. Name. Email* ... Smaller groups should call (515)281-5591. Tours can be scheduled Monday through Saturday. Iowa House Democrats. 1109 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, United States. Hours. Mon. 08:00 am - 05:00 pm. Tue. 08:00 am - 05:00 pm. Wed.

  17. Capitol Complex Events

    Event Resources. Applications for the use of Capitol Building and Capitol Complex. Ground Penetration Procedure & Application. Conference Rooms. for use by state agencies, boards and commissions for authorized purposes. Event assistance: call 515-281-7259 or email [email protected].

  18. Beloved Iowa State Capitol tour guide announces retirement after 47 years

    While Arnett will no longer be working at the Iowa Capitol, there's still plenty to see. Tours are available from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. All tours are free, and you can schedule one by calling (515) 281-559.

  19. Capitol Building, Des Moines

    By aatbender. " Nicest state Capitol we've seen ". Sep 2023. ... the building including the legislative chambers, old Supreme Court chamber and the law library, all are magnificent. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. All photos (934) The area. 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001.

  20. PDF Advocate's Guide to Visiting the Iowa Capitol

    Legislative Information Office Iowa State Capitol, Room G16 East 9th and Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319. Phone: (515) 281-5129 (LIO has no toll-free telephone number) Call (515) 281-5869 for a voice recording of daily schedules for Today in the Senate and Today in the House, as well as interim schedules.

  21. Iowa Legislature

    Unlike the standard Capitol tours, the virtual tour project provides in-depth information and facts about the Iowa State Capitol and its history. To view virtual tour properly, Flash Player 9.0.28 or later version is needed. ... This video is a time-lapsed presentation of that process.

  22. 10 Prettiest Towns to Visit in North Carolina

    Visitors can further immerse themselves in Bath's history by taking a self-guided tour through its historic downtown, which features notable stops like North Carolina's first port, the state's first library, and St. Thomas Episcopal Church, one of the earliest-built structures in the area, dating back to 1734.

  23. Iowa Legislature

    Large Group Tour Request. Schedule an in-person tour of the Capitol. Your group will be accompanied by a guide. You will view the legislative chambers, visit the beautiful law library and if visitors are 4th grade and above they will be given the opportunity to walk up to the balcony of the dome. Please allow about 90 minutes for the tour.

  24. Half of Iowa's levees are 'deficient'. Fixing them will cost millions

    But Hogg told Iowa Capital Dispatch in 2020 that the state had received about $160 million in requests for flood mitigation — four times as much as the state provided.

  25. PDF Iowa Legislature

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