Six 100-year-old mosaics can be found on the third floor. They represent Defense,
Charities, Education, and the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government.
The Law Library is also a “must-see” having retained its original wall sconces, tile floor
and stained glass ceiling. 515-281-5591 Questions about Iowa State Capitol Tours General hours M-Sat. 8 - 4:30 p.m. Call ahead for tour times. The capitol is closed Sundays and all state holidays. Map to the Capitol Building in Des Moines Have you been to this capitol before? What did you think?
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