515-281-5591
General hours M-F 8:00-4:30, Saturdays 9-4. Call ahead for tour times.
The capitol is closed Sundays and all state holidays.
Map to the Capitol Building in Des Moines
Iowa Capitol Website
The stamp for Iowa is located at the tour desk, ground floor.
This information was updated in January of 2019.
If you’ve visited the capitol in Des Moines and would like to share something with other capitol travelers, email us at:
kevin@thecapitolcollection.com
Comments from readers
Had a wonderful tour. Always learn so much. View of downtown wonderful!
-Sharon T.
Another beautiful building and make sure you take the tour. It’s worth it!
-the Applenuts