Iowa State Capitol

Iowa State Capitol

The Capitol was constructed between 1871 and 1886. It is the only five-domed state capitol in the country. The main dome of the capitol is gilded in tissue-paper thin sheets of pure 23-karat gold and is 275 feet (84 m) tall.

At the start of the music video for 'Dead Memories' by heavy metal band Slipknot, the lead singer is seen leaning on a shovel outside Iowa State Capitol.

The first floor includes the governor's office, the Supreme Court chamber, and other offices.

Location

1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Polk County
Iowa, USA

Getting There

It is easily accessible by car, and there is parking available for visitors. Des Moines also has a public transportation system, DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit), that provides bus service throughout the city, including stops near the State Capitol.

The DART Central Station is located at 620 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA, and visitors can take any bus that stops there to get to the State Capitol. Additionally, there are several ride-sharing services available in Des Moines, such as Uber and Lyft, that visitors can use to get to the State Capitol.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Iowa that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.