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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 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.
Learn how to visit the Iowa State Capitol, a symbol of Iowa government and politics since 1886. Find out about self-guided and guided tours, hours of operation, location, and virtual tours of the building and grounds.
Large Group Tour Request - Schedule a tour of the Iowa Capitol for groups of 10 or more people. Tours can be scheduled Monday through Saturday. Small Group Tours - Groups of less than 10 people are encouraged to call 515.281.5591 for the tour schedule on a given day.
Back 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.
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
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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.
Learn about the history and architecture of the Iowa State Capitol, a century-old building with a gold-leafed dome and marble grand staircase. Find contact information, photos and nearby attractions in Des Moines.
