Old Capitol Museum

21 Old Capitol, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA

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Opens Sat 10a

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The Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was once the main government building for the state of Iowa, and it now stands as the most prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa's campus. It is a U.S. National Historic Landmark, and was depicted on the 1946 Iowa Centennial commemorative half dollar.

Reviewed by
Rachel W.

June 25, 2023

A must-see in Iowa City. Free! Swing by here before or after you visit the Museum of Natural History Museum in Macbride Hall. We've lived in Iowa City and worked on campus for a couple of years... Read more

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Jonathan H.

February 01, 2024

This is a really cool monument in Iowa history. There is a lot of history to learn here, and the building architecture and decor is really neat. It's all free too! The only reason we didn't give... Read more

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James W.

December 23, 2019

This is certainly a definite stop for all visitors to Iowa. The preservation of such a historic icon is essential to understanding the greatness of the state. It is also such a humbling fashion to... Read more

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